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- Access to the Observer Community
X-2
An integrated, opt-in network for the formation and operation of a self-governing nation.
Problem
Participation requires permission.
Power becomes domination when it is unavoidable and unaccountable. Today, centralized institutions determine the terms of participation in society.
Why now
Centralized authority reduced the cost of trust.
Cryptography lowers the cost of verification.
Coordination no longer requires the same concentration of information and control.
Solution
Replace centralized permission with voluntary coordination.
An integrated, opt-in network for the formation and operation of a self-governing nation.
Members establish legitimacy through consent. The constitution defines and limits authority. The economy provides capacity. Institutions turn collective decisions into services.
The first step is to bring together people who want to explore these ideas, develop shared principles, draft an initial constitution, and test new forms of collective decision-making.
Steps
- Network
- Constitution
- Assets
- Institutions
- Services
- Territorial Presence
- Recognition
Conclusion
X-2 begins with the humans who choose to participate.