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Try to see it my way…

While you see it your way…

We can work it out,

We can work it out

The Beatles

In this chapter, we have outlined a framework for CAR, seeking social justice, democratic innovation and social change for the common good. The world is continuously facing complex problems and challenges that demand joint action from the whole of society and increased citizen participation. As made explicit by SDG # 17, collaboration is key for sustainable development. By using CAR, we address what Gergen (2014) has called for, that is, research as ‘future-forming’, to build capabilities and capacities within people, organizations and communities by starting with people and their everyday lives. We have argued for and outlined some principles of CAR as an important approach to focus on people's human rights, sustainable development and the conditions for creating dignity and human flourishing in present and future constructions of our social worlds. As Gergen et al. (2001, p. 681) ask: ‘Perhaps the major challenge for the 21st century is how we shall manage to live together on the globe. What resources are available to us in confronting this challenge?’ CAR is certainly not the only answer to this question. However, we believe, it could serve as a vital part in the future of forming a world of people pursuing the common good – together.