Interweaving of Pessimism and Optimism

We Can See the Near Future of Japan in the Community Matrix

Abstract

Communities can be divided into two categories: regional and thematic. The regional community exists within a geographical area while the thematic community which relates to a par- ticular subject goes beyond space. These communities are the warp and woof of society, so they are thought to constitute a matrix. The community matrix framework has important implications for the near future of Japan.