The document discusses the origins and growth of coworking spaces. It provides details about some early coworking spaces like The Hat Factory in San Francisco, which was founded in 2006. It notes that coworking spaces attract a diverse range of professionals, including software engineers, entrepreneurs, and designers. The document also discusses why coworking succeeds and has grown rapidly, as evidenced by surveys of European coworking spaces. It shares specifics about the philosophy and offerings of some coworking spaces.