Join the Community
Where curiosity meets collaboration
What We're Building Together
resonatia isn't just a project - it's a living exploration of consciousness, intention, and how we relate to each other and our systems. This community exists for people who are curious about these questions and want to participate in something meaningful.
We gather in an open community space because it allows for real conversation - human to human, and with AI assistance that can help you understand the frameworks we're developing. You'll find people exploring autological principles, building with Intention-Based Computing, and working on RIS infrastructure.
Start in the Community Space
Our shared conversation space is the heart of the community. Join to:
- Ask questions and explore the frameworks with AI assistance
- Connect with others who are curious about consciousness and systems
- Learn about workshops and deeper engagement opportunities
- Contribute to the project in ways that match your interests and skills
The bot can answer questions about IBC, autological principles, The Council, RIS architecture, and help you find where you might want to contribute.
Ways to Engage
Explore & Learn
Join the conversation, ask questions, read the docs, and talk to the bot. Understand what we're doing and why. No commitment required - just curiosity.
Contribute to the Project
We need developers, designers, writers, testers, and people who can help translate these ideas into working systems. If you have skills and want to contribute, we'll help you find where you fit.
Workshops & Deep Dives
For those who want to go deeper - workshops on iOpening, autological frameworks, and the thinking that makes this project work. These are small group sessions (typically 5-10 people, 5 hours) designed to give you direct experience with the frameworks.
Pricing: ~$100/person to cover costs. We're not trying to make money here - just make it sustainable.
About "Generators"
You'll see some community members referred to as "Generators" - these are people who have completed the flagship iOpening program. They're not here to promote or sell anything. They're just experienced practitioners who can share what the work has been like for them if you have questions.
Generative work gives people a different relationship to how thinking works, which makes them particularly helpful in understanding some of the more subtle aspects of what we're building here.
How the Community Works
We've structured resonatia community spaces around three levels of involvement and multiple areas of exploration. You can engage with any topic at any level that matches where you are.
The Three Levels
🔍 Discover
Steel • Public Space
No commitment required. Ask questions, explore the frameworks, talk to the AI bot, see if this resonates with you.
Channels: #welcome, #discover, #how-to-participate
Access: Everyone who joins
💬 Participant
Brass • Community Member
You've decided to engage. Join deeper conversations, participate in workshops, contribute to projects, think together about what's possible.
Channels: #general, #introductions, #questions, #thinking-together, #workshops, #contributions
Access: By invitation after a conversation with the mediators
✨ Generator
Leather • Self-Expression
You embody the work. Share your experience with newcomers, coordinate workshops, support others in generative work.
Channels: #generator-space + all Participant channels
Access: Completed flagship iOpening program
What You Can Explore
At any level of involvement, you can engage with any of these areas:
IBC
Intention-Based Computing
Autological
Consciousness & Self-Reference
The Council
Collaborative AI Architecture
iOpening
Personal Development
RIS
Reflective Intelligence System
Why This Structure?
We're building a community that respects where people are. Not everyone is ready to commit. Not everyone wants to be a Generator. That's okay.
Steel (Discover) is about curiosity without commitment. Ask your questions. Learn. See if this fits.
Brass (Participant) is about engagement. You've decided this matters to you and you want to participate in building it.
Leather (Generator) is about embodiment. You're a living expression of this work and you help others discover what you've found.
You can contribute to any topic (IBC, autological, Council, iOpening, RIS) at any level. A Discoverer asking smart questions about IBC is contributing. A Participant writing code for RIS is contributing. A Generator running an iOpening workshop is contributing.
The work adapts to your level of involvement. You choose how deep you want to go.
Personal Foundation & The Project
Let's be clear about something: this is not self-help for self-help's sake. This project - resonatia, RIS, IBC, all of it - is what's pulling us forward.
That said, participation requires a certain kind of clarity. If your personal life is chaotic, if you're stuck in patterns that aren't serving you, it's hard to contribute effectively. So we care about your well-being because it enables you to participate in the work.
About Landmark
You might encounter ideas that feel familiar if you've done Landmark Education - concepts like declarations, integrity, creating possibilities. That's not an accident.
Some of the people involved in this work are graduates of Landmark programs, seminars, and courses. We acknowledge the incredible transformations that happen when people are willing to look at who they are. The Landmark Forum has definitely provided that breakthrough for some - many - of our members.
We're not telling you that you need to do the program, and we are NOT saying it necessarily is for everyone. But if you've been on the hunt for something that might make a difference for you, then at least check them out.
Important distinction: I (Iles) was trained in Landmark, and it influenced me deeply. What I do here is not an accurate representation of what Landmark presents. This isn't a replacement for Landmark - it's a different approach entirely.
I have my own story and my own uses for these concepts. They're valid, and they work for this project. But they're mine - not to be confused with what Landmark teaches. We're building something different here, focused on getting you clear enough to work on this project together.
Why Community Channels + AI?
We're using community channels with an AI bot for a few reasons:
- Accessibility: The bot can explain complex frameworks at your pace, in your language
- Transparency: The bot connects to our Hermes configuration system - you're seeing the same architecture we use internally
- Community: Real people who can share their experience and answer questions the bot can't
- Scale: We can't personally onboard everyone, but we can make the knowledge accessible
We're trying to be as transparent as possible about how this system works and make it available to anyone who's curious.
Ready to Explore?
Introduce yourself and ask questions in the community space. See if this resonates with you. There's no obligation - just an invitation to be curious together.