Socialism and communism are often used interchangeably, but communism almost always refers to the end state, while socialism tends to encompass both the transit

Socialism and communism are often used interchangeably, but communism almost always refers to the end state, while socialism tends to encompass both the transition and the end state. It’s a little hazy even to Marxists. This might help clear it up: https://www.marxists.org/archive/fromm/works/1961/man/ch06.htm https://www.marxists.org/archive/fromm/works/1961/man/ch06.h... Anyway, the type of socialism you’re referring to is associated with the cooperative movement which led to things like mutual insurance and credit unions. I fully support these types of systems in which people with common interests and a common communitry create structures to support themselves. I think this is the best way to create structures with community-based values that compete with for-profit industries which don’t always represent their customers.