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The WELL, launched back in 1985 as the Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link, provides a watering hole for articulate and playful thinkers from all walks of life.

Why is this conversation so treasured?

Why did members of this community pull together to buy the service? [Check out the story of The WELL...]

Where in The WELL are you?

Tara L. Andrews, historian, programmer
My favorite WELL conferences are not necessarily the most-visited ones, but around here you can find a conference for all sorts of specialized interests. I am a frequent visitor to the Bike conference (when I'm not out on my bicycle.) The triumphs and travails of my Ph.D. course often drive me to gradschool.ind, one of The WELL's Independent conferences. When I'm looking for something else to think about, I read up on the idiosyncrasies of my adopted country, Britain. [See more people, more suggestions...]

       

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Getting into The WELL

Membership is not for everyone, partly because we are non-anonymous here. Here's how to decide whether The WELL is for you, and whether you're for The WELL. [Before you join...]

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