1. first generation IC:   provide an alternative, realize values that you see are neglected in the society

2. second generation IC: see that values and alternatives in the IC movement are different, see the positive potential of these differences (the Directory Of Intentional Communities )

3. third generation IC: see the potential of unity in differences, of real substantial common efforts like Open Source Ecology or the members of the Global Ecovillage Network see their latest effort here