An intentional community is a type of residential community designed and organized around a shared set of values, ideals, and goals. It is typically made up of a group of people who have chosen to live together for the purpose of self-governance and mutual aid, with each member cooperating towards a common purpose. Intentional communities often have rules and regulations in place to ensure the collective wellbeing of each member and all those connected to the group. They embody an ethos of sustainable living, mindful connections, and collective action.

See also: attractor, collective intelligence, conviviality, free will, evolutionary psychology