Jim Rutt describes 'regen villages' as self-sustaining, resilient communities designed to harmonize human activities with natural systems, emphasizing regenerative practices over mere sustainability. These villages leverage innovative technologies and traditional wisdom to create closed-loop systems in energy, water, food, and waste, fostering an environment where socio-economic activities enrich the local ecology rather than deplete it. Regen villages aim to cultivate a robust sense of community through shared responsibilities and cooperative governance, advancing a model of living that regenerates social and ecological capital. By integrating modern permaculture principles, renewable energy sources, and sustainable architecture, these villages exemplify a forward-thinking approach to development that mitigates environmental impact while enhancing human well-being and resilience.

See also: regenerative, emergence, evolutionary computing, antifragile, protocol