pathways to regen
Pathways to Regeneration: Hope and Resilience through Anticipatory Design (2025) By Scott Morris & Stephen DeMeulenaere [https://greenpill.network/pdf/pathways-to-regeneration.pdf]
intro’d because of green pill ness.. from https://greenpill.network/ [specificially the green pill podcast 11 of zulalu & 1000 societies ness – notes here: vitalik on zulalu].. actually thought i was downloading greenpilled by kevin owocki.. when i realized it wasn’t that book.. went ahead and read it first.. now back to pathways
notes/quotes from 173 pg pdf:
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Acknowledgments
The authors would like to thank Kevin Owocki, ..Michel Bauwens,.. Katie Teague, Will Ruddick, ..Benjamin Life, .. Gregory Landua, Brett Scott, ..Arthur Brock,..John Fullerton, Charles Eisenstein, .. Nathan Schneider, ..
kevin owocki.. michel bauwens.. will ruddick ons.. gregory landua.. brett scott.. arthur brock.. john (f) on regen econ.. charles eisenstein.. nathan schneider..
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Preface
We have written this book for everyone interested in *what is possible, not only with the **technical capabilities of web3 but also with the ***power of people wielding their hope for better futures in the face of ever-compounding crises. We believe very strongly in both personal autonomy and collective sovereignty, and in having the tools we need to defend against the various ways those are being compromised. Those of you who are interested in web3 and in ****alternative economics systems of any kind can appreciate the necessity of bringing these values and technologies together into more powerful federations of political and economic significance. Our hope is that this book will help you find your way and find those you can count on to come through when there’s much at stake.
*what is possible in your eyes.. in sea world.. no? not all the possibilities.. graeber make it diff law et al.. myth of normal.. et al.. two books
**there’s a legit use of tech (nonjudgmental exponential labeling) to facil the seeming chaos of a global detox leap/dance.. for (blank)’s sake..
***the thing we’ve not yet tried/seen/trusted: the unconditional part of left to own devices ness
[‘in an undisturbed ecosystem ..the individual left to its own devices.. serves the whole’ –dana meadows]
****we need a kind sans any form of m\a\p.. ie: bachelard oikos law et al
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We invite you to look into the field of community currencies and the decades of experience it contains, and we believe you’ll find there is a lot there that is useful for designing all kinds of alternative and regenerative economic systems, including those using blockchain and any number of other technologies.
not legit alt if still any form of m\a\p.. need tech/blockchain/whatever mech as nonjudgmental expo labeling to facil (listen to et al) self-talk as data for global detox
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ch 1 – the regenerative imperative
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We stand at a precipice, a confluence of escalating crises that demand *not merely incremental adjustments but a step-change in system function, requiring a fundamental reimagining of how human societies operate, particularly in relation to our planetary host. ..**But, how do we do this,
what can humanity do to reverse the disastrous course we have taken? ***This book argues that the answer lies in the emerging practice of ‘Anticipatory Design’, a form of design that anticipates the negative patterns and seeks to try to prepare for them and reverse them if possible. Such design
practice calls for foresight, for understanding the interconnectedness of problems, and for designing ****solutions that are holistic, resource-efficient, and fundamentally aligned with life’s regenerative processes. ..preparing for the coming crises, particularly through the lens of R. Buckminster Fuller’s
Comprehensive Anticipatory Design Science, emerges as a beacon of pragmatic hope
*if ‘step change’ w/in same system.. aka: sea world.. same song as incremental.. and that part\ial ness is killing us.. for (blank)’s sake
**hari rat park law et al.. ie: a nother way
****nothing to date has gotten to the root of problem.. legit freedom will only happen if it’s all of us.. and in order to be all of us.. has to be sans any form of measuring, accounting, people telling other people what to do
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It is here that R. Buckminster Fuller’s vision of Comprehensive Anticipatory Design Science offers a radical and necessary alternative.
actually not rad/alt enough.. need something deeper..
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Just as an astronaut crew must *meticulously manage their vessel’s resources and systems to ensure
survival and mission success, humanity must learn to steward Earth with similar care, intelligence, and foresight. Comprehensive Anticipatory Design Science is the “operating manual” Fuller proposed for this stewardship of our planet and humanity’s future on it.
*takes a lot of work as red flag we’re doing it/life wrong.. oi.. need to let go (carhart-harris entropy law et al) of thinking we have to know/control/understand everything.. enough to let the dance dance
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*It demands a “comprehensivist” view, one that seeks to understand the big picture and the intricate web of connections.
Several key principles underpin Comprehensive Anticipatory Design Science, beginning with its defining characteristic: **an anticipatory stance. This means embracing foresight, engaging in proactive planning, and ***committing to addressing root causes rather than merely treating
symptoms. Instead of waiting for problems to manifest and then reacting, Comprehensive Anticipatory Design Science ****emphasizes looking ahead to identify emerging human needs, *****understanding technological trajectories, and discerning environmental trends. It prompts the crucial question: ”******WHAT WILL BE NEEDED BY HUMANITY IN X YEARS, AND HOW CAN WE DESIGN TO MEET THAT NEED EFFICIENTLY AND EQUITABLY?”
*yeah that.. we’re not thinking comprehensive/big/deep/interconnected.. enough
**ie’s of not deep enough ness
***yeah.. that.. but again.. nothing to date has gotten to the root of problem..
legit freedom will only happen if it’s all of us.. and in order to be all of us.. has to be sans any form of measuring, accounting, people telling other people what to do
****rather.. need to look inside/deeper for legit needs.. ie: need means (nonjudgmental expo labeling) to undo hierarchical listening as global detox so we can org around legit needs.. otherwise we’ll keep perpetuating the same song.. the whac-a-mole-ing ness of sea world.. of not-us ness.. of part\ial ness.. [again].. for (blank)’s sake..
*****this would all be non legit data from sea world.. we need to try self-talk as data..
******same 2 things as now.. ie: maté basic needs
This approach involves not just trend extrapolation but a deep inquiry into the fundamental drivers of existing problems. For example, rather than simply building more roads to alleviate traffic congestion—a reactive solution that often induces more demand—an anticipatory approach *might explore decentralized working patterns (e.g. “work from home”), integrated public transport, or urban planning that reduces the need for travel in the first place. It is, as Fuller eloquently put it, about “doing the right things for the right reasons at the right time.” We can now expand on Fuller’s double-loop
learning by adding a third loop **to go deeper to the existential question of “how do we decide to do the right thing?”
*ie’s of not getting to the root of problem
**that’s not deeper.. that’s just perpetuating same song
how we gather in a space is huge.. need to try spaces of permission where people have nothing to prove to facil curiosity over decision making.. because the finite set of choices of decision making is unmooring us.. keeping us from us..
ie: imagine if we listen to the itch-in-8b-souls 1st thing everyday & use that data to connect us (tech as it could be.. ai as augmenting interconnectedness)
the thing we’ve not yet tried/seen: the unconditional part of left to own devices ness
[‘in an undisturbed ecosystem ..the individual left to its own devices.. serves the whole’ –dana meadows]
there’s a legit use of tech (nonjudgmental exponential labeling) to facil the seeming chaos of a global detox leap/dance.. for (blank)’s sake..
ie: whatever for a year.. a legit sabbatical ish transition
otherwise we’ll keep perpetuating the same song.. the whac-a-mole-ing ness of sea world.. of not-us ness.. of part\ial ness.. [again].. for (blank)’s sake..
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This principle resonates strongly with Schumacher’s call for “appropriate technology”—
again.. there’s a legit use of tech (nonjudgmental exponential labeling) to facil the seeming chaos of a global detox leap/dance.. for (blank)’s sake..
His ambition to make “the world work for 100% of humanity…
and again.. egit freedom will only happen if it’s all of us.. and in order to be all of us.. has to be sans any form of measuring, accounting, people telling other people what to do
so to me.. ‘appropriate tech for 100% of humanity’ ness: tech as it could be; ai as augmenting interconnectedness; et al .. for nonjudgmental expo labeling et al
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This imperative is powerfully amplified by Bendell’s analysis, which suggests that mere sustainability of current, degraded systems is insufficient; deep, transformative regeneration is required.
again.. nothing to date has gone that deep.. to the root of problem
This *ethical dimension is crucial for building the trust and social cohesion necessary for regenerative economies. Michel Bauwens’ work on peerto-peer systems and the commons emphasizes this cooperative ethos, **envisioning economic and governance models based on shared resources, open knowledge, and distributed participation. Schumacher, too, stressed the ethical dimension of economics, arguing that it should serve human values of dignity, creativity, and community, rather than being an end in itself.”
*if going after ethic ness.. will miss the root of problem
**ie’s of missing the root..
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Comprehensive Anticipatory Design Science compels us to *reframe economic success entirely. Instead of asking “how much can we grow the economy?” we must ask “**what kind of economy do we need to ensure longterm, equitable well-being for all, including non-human life, within planetary
boundaries?” This reframing, guided by anticipatory design principles, leads to a ***radically different set of economic goals.
*if reframing (or whatever) success.. then same song
**oikos (the economy our souls crave).. ‘i should say: the house shelters day-dreaming, the house protects the dreamer, the house allows one to dream in peace.’ – gaston bachelard, the poetics of space
***rad diff set of econ goals not rad diff if still any form of m\a\p
Sufficiency, a concept championed by Schumacher, becomes a core design principle, focusing on ensuring everyone has enough for a dignified life, rather than encouraging limitless accumulation for a
select few. This requires a careful accounting for resource depletion, waste assimilation capacities, and the critical importance of intergenerational equity
rather.. need hari rat park law.. global detox leap.. so we grok enough ness.. graeber stop at enough law et al
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(a regen econ) also seeks to foster social capital, characterized by trust, networks of reciprocity, community cohesion, and shared norms and values, ensuring that the economy strengthens social bonds rather than eroding them. Human capital, representing the health, knowledge, skills, creativity, and well-being of individuals, must also be cultivated, with the economy designed to foster human development and potential.
if reciprocity.. norms.. if cultivating knowledge.. skills.. development.. potential.. will get same song.. so cancerous distractions
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Businesses and economic initiatives must be designed to actively contribute to ecological restoration, through practices like regenerative agriculture or reforestation projects, and to community well-being *by providing local employment, fostering skill development, and supporting community-owned enterprises. Those initiatives that damage the environment must stop
*these are cancerous distractions.. so they will damage the environ/us.. et al
ie: thinking we have to earn a living; foster development (supposed to’s of school/work);.. et al
Fuller’s “more-with-less” principle finds powerful application in the very structure of the economy, particularly through appropriate localization, often termed Cosmo-Localism, alongside robust circularity and efficiency. Cosmo-Localism, a concept championed by Michel Bauwens,
cosmo local ness.. circular economy ness.. not deep enough.. efficiency ness.. cancerous distraction
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Efficiency, in this context, transcends mere technical efficiency to encompass systemic efficiency in *meeting human needs with minimal resource throughput and ecological impact, including optimizing energy use, water use, and material flows across the entire economic lifecycle.
*for that.. need 1st/most: means to undo our hierarchical listening to self/others/nature as global detox/re\set.. so we can org around legit needs
Crucially, this redesigned economy necessitates systemic integration, embedding the economy firmly within society and ecology, *supported by democratic governance. Comprehensive Anticipatory Design Science **demands that the economy be explicitly understood and designed as a
subsystem of human society, which is itself a subsystem of the biosphere. ***Economic rules and incentives ..This ****requires democratic governance of economic institutions and resources. Michel Bauwens’ work on Open Cooperativism, DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations), and polycentric governance models offers pathways for more participatory and accountable economic
decision-making.
*any form of democratic admin as cancerous distraction
**red flag.. ie: graeber can’t know law et al
***red flags.. ie: rules and incentives.. aka: people telling other people what to do
***red flags.. any form of democratic admin.. platform coop ness.. dao ness.. participatory ness (dave’s campfire analogy; seat at the table; invited vs invented; voluntary compliance; et al); and.. decision making
again.. how we gather in a space is huge.. need to try spaces of permission where people have nothing to prove to facil curiosity over decision making.. because the finite set of choices of decision making is unmooring us.. keeping us from us..
*Identifying tools such as community currencies, local investment platforms, time banks, or specific cooperative models becomes an outcome of this anticipatory design process, rather than predetermined solutions...**These tools are not ends in themselves but enablers of a fundamentally redesigned economic system aimed at achieving these deeper, life-affirming objectives.
*rather.. those would be huge red flags we’re doing it/life wrong.. again.. nothing to date has gotten to the root of problem.. because legit freedom will only happen if it’s all of us.. and in order to be all of us.. has to be sans any form of measuring, accounting, people telling other people what to do
**and again.. need tech as it could be if want legit deep/diff/life
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Similarly, networked trust, fostered through P2P platforms and community-based organizations can enable rapid mutual aid and resource sharing in emergencies, bypassing bureaucratic bottlenecks. This proactive building of social capital before a crisis hits is a hallmark of anticipatory design.
to me.. if have to build it.. not legit.. legit trust can’t be incremental.. it’s all or nothing..
need to try the thing we’ve not yet tried/seen: the unconditional part of left to own devices ness for the dance to dance
A *crisis can shatter old assumptions and create an opening for “new models” that were previously considered radical or unfeasible. Anticipatory design involves having these **alternative models—for instance, for resilient food systems, decentralized energy provision, or adaptive local governance—
**developed, tested, and ready to be scaled when the opportunity arises. ***The key is to ensure these new models are genuinely regenerative and equitable, not merely a different flavor of the old unsustainable paradigm.
*virus noticings et al
**not alt enough.. if still have to ***prep and train and test.. et al
***yeah.. that.. huge.. to me.. everything to date has been that.. because nothing to date has gotten to the root of problem.. nothing to date has let go enough to be sans any form of m\a\p.. nothing to date has tried/seen the unconditional part of left to own devices ness.. for (blank)’s sake
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The anticipatory design *challenge here lies in ensuring these different monetary tools are interoperable where appropriate, user-friendly, and *effectively governed to meet genuine community needs.
*if monetary.. not legit interoperable/user-friendly.. aka: not for all
**cancerous distraction because 1\ governing and 2\ meeting needs of sea world
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The other is local production, facilitated by distributed manufacturing technologies like 3D printing and CNC machining, alongside the development of local food systems and renewable energy microgrids,
enabling communities to produce more of what they need locally and sustainably. While often associated with speculation, the underlying technologies of blockchain and Web3 offer significant potential in this domain. Distributed ledgers and smart contracts can provide transparent and auditable supply chains for regenerative products, support Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) for governing shared resources or community projects, enable the tokenization of ecosystem services or community assets to create new forms of value exchange. Fostering initiatives like “Ethereum Localism,” as explored by thinkers such as Kevin Owocki and Glen Weyl, which are investigating how Web3 tools could support local currencies, voting systems, and common property registries, thus empowering local communities with sophisticated coordination tools.
*The anticipatory aspect here is crucial: designing these powerful tools to genuinely serve community ends and avoid replicating old power imbalances or creating new ones.
but.. to me.. it’s a means to survival ness.. not life over survival ness
on survival ness: survival is a means to survive things as they are.. so to me.. not a legit alt.. it’s triage.. perpetuating survival triage.. so a temp band aide per se.. that will /can help now.. but only for short term.. because it still doesn’t get to the root of the problem.. so it won’t offer/lead-to legit change/life/freedom.. et al.. so.. to me.. it’s still a cancerous distraction to the dance
*Transparency is a key defense, ac.. Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)..Elinor Ostrom’s seminal work on governing the commons, ..Open Cooperativism, as articulated by Bauwens, ..**These enterprises are characterized by their orientation towards social and environmental good, multi-stakeholder governance (including workers, users, the community, and funders), active co-creation of commons (such as knowledge, code, and design), and transnational networking to share best practices.
*if still defensing.. red flag we’re doing it/life wrong.. so a cancerous distraction.. makes no diff how transparent.. if it disturbs the dance
dao ness.. ostrom 8 ness.. platform coop ness.. to me.. not yet deep enough.. so still cancerous distractions..
**all the red flags ness.. ooof
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*This requires robust mechanisms for community participation and ownership in the design
and ongoing governance processes. When communities co-design their economic tools and systems, they are more deeply invested in their success and better equipped to adapt to them as their needs and circumstances change over time.
*cancerous distractions.. whoever designs them..
need 1st most: means to undo our hierarchical listening to self/others/nature as global detox/re\set.. so we can org around legit needs
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ch 2 – our economic history
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“MAN IS BORN FREE, AND EVERYWHERE HE IS IN CHAINS.”
Jean-Jacques Rousseau, The Social Contract
actually not born free.. ie: all to date have been born in sea world
The advent of blockchains–aka distributed ledger technologies–presents a new chapter in monetary and economic systems design, where we have the ability to integrate ancient wisdom into modern financial systems and monetary instrumentation to ensure our economies are more fair, resilient, and sustainable instead of fragile and extractive.
ancient wisdom ness.. is still from sea world.. since forever.. red flag is if still fitting into fin/monetary ness.. into any form of m\a\p
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Money represents a fundamental social technology that humans have developed to enable the division of labor and facilitate complex economic exchange relationships.
huge whalespeak.. ooof
The philosophy underlying decentralized systems blends cooperation, mutual ownership, democratic control, and localism. It prioritizes the stewardship of local resources and empowers communities to direct their own economic futures—first on a local scale, and then extending outward as needed. Decentralized economic systems are grounded in egalitarian principles such as financial inclusion, economic pluralism, distributed governance, mutual aid, and cooperative action. *These principles stand in contrast to hierarchical, centrally planned systems that often concentrate power and extract wealth from the public domain into private control.
Historically, early forms of money were embedded within social obligations and managed by communal institutions. These practices reflected a deep concern for social inclusion and were guided by philosophical and moral considerations—such as equitable access to resources and the well-being
of the broader community.
*actually not in contrast.. rather.. same song.. red flags: obligation ness, institution ness.. moral consideration ness.. et al
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There is no one-size-fits-all model for organizing economic activity. A healthy and regenerative economy relies on a diversity of approaches, including markets, cooperatives, commons-based initiatives, and localized exchange systems utilizing a broad array of currencies and credit.. **The roots of mutual aid and cooperation can be traced to natural systems, where animals and plants exhibit forms of interdependence and reciprocity that informed early human survival strategies.
*rather.. a healthy econ system is based on bachelard oikos law.. sans any form of m\a\p
**to me this is whalespeak .. mutual aid.. reciprocity.. et al.. not legit natural system..
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The key issue is not wealth itself, but how it functions within a system: does it promote inclusion or exclusion? ..
to me.. the key issue is letting go of thinking we have to know/define how things function for the dance to dance
For millennia, indigenous and traditional societies around the world have organized their economic lives in fundamentally more Yin ways, .. Yin currencies prioritize community well-being, social cohesion, ecological harmony, and collective needs, standing in contrast to models driven by centralization, accumulation, and privatization. In these economies, wealth extends far beyond monetary assets. Value is instead rooted in social relationships, spiritual and cultural significance, access to essential resources, and the *ability to contribute meaningfully to the well-being of the community. What is considered valuable is often culturally specific and deeply embedded in the community’s way of life, traditions, and environment.
to me.. this is just red flag ness (ie: *) that ‘indigenous’ ness et al isn’t deep enough to get to root of problem
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Each crisis is often treated as isolated, yet they share *common structural causes: deregulation, financialization, excessive leverage, and centralization of monetary power. It is in this context of chronic instability and institutional distrust that decentralized alternatives such as **Mutual Credit systems, time banking, and Bitcoin began to gain traction. These represent not just technological innovation, but a ***cultural and philosophical shift in then understanding of money and our relationship to it as a social tool for modern life.
*to me.. those aren’t structural causes.. those are symptoms of missing pieces
**these may seem better.. may help with ‘survival ness’.. but aren’t legit ***shift.. well.. maybe shifting whalespeak verbiage.. but not offering a legit alt way to live.. same with others listed.. from mauss to new deal to friedman et al..
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This realization illuminates a *fundamental truth: money constitutes a malleable human artifact—a
social technology that communities can consciously redesign to align with their values and objectives. The vision of a pluralistic monetary ecosystem, characterized by diverse exchange mechanisms tailored to specific community needs, resonates deeply with the sophisticated economic arrangements that flourished in pre-industrial societies, suggesting **pathways toward more democratic and regenerative financial architectures
*for sea world.. not for legit free people
but to me.. for legit free people **these would be irrelevant s.. cancerous distractions
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Alternative Economic Systems Include: COMMUNITY CURRENCIES; COMMITMENT POOLING; TIME BANKS; COOPERATIVES; MUTUALS CREDIT UNIONS; MUTUAL AID; EMERGENCY SCRIP; SAVINGS CIRCLES; VOLUNTEER REWARDS; BARTER SYSTEMS; IMPACT BONDS
not getting to root of problem
legit freedom will only happen if it’s all of us.. and in order to be all of us.. has to be sans any form of measuring, accounting, people telling other people what to do
How Blockchain Changes the Game and Its Risks
hasn’t yet changed the game.. still same song
perhaps if we tried blockchain ledger ness for nonjudgmental expo labeling
The emergence of blockchain technology marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of economic systems, offering tools to design resilient, decentralized systems that resist capture by centralized forces.
not pivotal for the opportunity of legit free people
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Conclusion
..a profound truth: the economic systems we inhabit are not inevitable or immutable, but human creations that we have both the right, responsibility, and opportunity to redesign.
let’s just call that the conclusion.. and work on something legit diff..
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*Whether through designing and participating in mutual credit systems or in blockchain-based systems that fulfill the values and achieve the goals we have outlined above, you have the power to help create a more pluralistic, equitable, and sustainable economic future.
ie of the finite set of choices of decision making is unmooring us.. keeping us from us..
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ch 3 – design inspirations
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“…IN THE IMMEDIATE WAKE OF GREAT DISASTERS–A FLOOD, A BLACKOUT, OR AN ECONOMIC COLLAPSE–PEOPLE TEND TO BEHAVE IN THE SAME WAY, REVERTING TO A ROUGH AND READY COMMUNISM. IN FACT, COMMUNISM IS THE FOUNDATION OF ALL HUMAN SOCIABILITY.”
David Graeber, Debt: The First 5,000 Years
david graeber.. debt (book) et al.. david on communism et al
The accelerating pace of ecological degradation and mounting financial instability has exposed fundamental flaws in our current economic paradigm, *revealing an urgent need to reimagine the very foundations of how we create, exchange, and store value.
*rather.. to me.. reimagine sans exchange, stored value, et al.. graeber make it diff law.. sans any form of m\a\p
*This exploration of alternative economic systems draws inspiration from the wisdom embedded in natural ecosystems, where diversity, resilience, and cyclical regeneration take precedence over short-term efficiency and extraction. From the mycelial networks that facilitate nutrient exchange in forest ecosystems to the seasonal cycles of growth and decomposition that maintain ecological balance, **nature offers profound lessons for creating monetary systems that prioritize circulation over accumulation and community resilience over individual wealth concentration. ***These biological
principles, when translated into economic design, suggest pathways toward currencies and exchange systems that could better serve both human communities and the planetary systems upon which they depend.
*to me.. ‘alt’ econ systems that are not sans any form of m\a\p (ie: bachelard oikos law; sabbatical ish transition; et al).. are not natural ecosystems.. they are just alt of .. and so perpetuating.. the same song.. the whac-a-mole-ing ness of sea world.. of not-us ness.. of part\ial ness.. for (blank)’s sake..
**need a means to undo our hierarchical listening to self/others/nature ie: tech as it could be.. because i don’t think nature (or legit free people) would see monetary system ness as relevant to life/living/aliveness
***again.. not bio principles.. sea world may depend on them for perpetuating survival triage .. but legit free people/nature don’t.. need to try life over survival ness
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*Looking towards nature for design inspiration offers a promising pathway for creating more sustainable and resilient economic flows. Ecological systems thinking emphasizes the interconnectedness of economic, social, and environmental well-being, advocating for a shift towards cyclical and regenerative economic models. **Biomimicry, particularly the lessons drawn from mycelial networks and natural lifecycle processes, provides concrete principles for designing currency and economic systems that prioritize resilience, decentralization, and the continuous flow of resources.
*if legit look at undisturbed nature.. only econ ness would be about ie: bachelard oikos law.. not having anything to do with any form of m\a\p.. seeing these cancerous distractions as nature.. has shown us that they’re not deep enough to get to root of problem.. ie: nothing to date has worked for all
**if legit nature.. not concrete principles.. and definitely not for designing currency ness.. et al.. we need organism as fractal.. not sea world as fractal..
An excellent example of this is found in the concept of interest rates.
ha.. great ie
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*By embracing the wisdom of natural systems in how we as humans design systems and by fostering monetary innovation in advance of–not ..
*if we legit embraced natural systems.. designing/fostering monetary innovation et al.. would be irrelevant s
again.. need 1st/most: means (nonjudgmental expo labeling) to undo hierarchical listening as global detox so we can org around legit needs
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A closer look at ancient and traditional systems reveals a wealth of ingenious mechanisms designed not only for the facilitation of exchange but also for the preservation of value and the fostering of community resilience. These systems, deeply embedded in social relationships and ecological realities, offer valuable insights into alternative approaches to monetary design that could inform our understanding of economic stability and sustainability today.
again.. rather.. that we have no legit ie’s to date.. ie: all history ness is from sea world
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Beyond precious metals and essential commodities, various societies have utilized other tangible goods as currencies, .. Graeber notes African cloth money as an example of “primitive money” used almost exclusively for social transactions rather than buying and selling commodities. These examples *underscore the principle that any widely accepted and valued good can serve as a currency, its effectiveness often tied to its intrinsic utility and cultural importance within a specific community
*rather.. underscore that we need to go deeper.. since none of that has gotten us to legit freedom
*Complementing these commodity-based and record-keeping systems were traditional exchange systems deeply interwoven with social relationships, prioritizing trust and mutual support...These associations **operate on the basis of mutual obligation, where community members contribute their labor to each other’s projects (e.g., farming, construction) with the expectation of receiving reciprocal assistance when needed. The inherent reciprocity and
*whoa.. chocked full of whalespeak
**cancerous distractions ie: obligation ness; reciprocity ness; ..
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*social accountability within these systems ensure a degree of reliability and mutual support that formal credit systems may lack.
*cancerous distraction.. rather.. all has shown it’s not deep enough
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Time Banks ..operates on the principle that everyone’s time and contributions are equally valuable, although there are instances where specialized services are allowed to charge more. Time Banks facilitate the exchange of a wide range of skills and support, from childcare and gardening
to tutoring and elder care. *An interesting observation within Time Banking is the paradox of declining usage being an indicator of success: as a community becomes more interconnected and its members’ needs are increasingly met through the Time Bank, the overall volume of recorded transactions might decrease, indicating a greater level of informal support and a stronger social fabric. **This suggests that the true value of Time Banks lies not just in the transactions but in the strengthened social capital and reciprocity they cultivate
*time bank paradox.. actually just people seeing a bit of freedom and starting to detox/remember (or whatever) what is disturbing the system et al..
**again.. if that were so.. this supposed reciprocity ness would have changed the world by now..
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The 2008 Great Financial Crisis provided the immediate and compelling context for Bitcoin’s invention.
..The opaque nature of the traditional financial system and the perceived lack of accountability for
those responsible for the crisis further fueled the desire for transparent and decentralized alternatives. In this climate of disillusionment, the promise of a currency operating outside the control of central authorities *held significant appeal.
*again.. why we need global detox leap.. for (blank)’s sake.. and again.. rather.. ie that nothing to date has gotten to the root of problem
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Beyond the purely technical ingenuity, Bitcoin’s creation was driven by significant social and political motivations beyond the pursuit of profit. Nakamoto’s own writings and the early discourse surrounding Bitcoin often *emphasized themes of individual sovereignty, freedom from financial surveillance, and the potential to create a more equitable and resilient financial system. The genesis of Bitcoin as a “socially sovereign currency” with the ability to scale trans-locally was seen as democratizing the capacity for value exchange, much like the internet had democratized access to digital networks and community currencies democratized local exchange.
*bitcoin ness.. still not deep enough.. ie: fin system.. value exchange.. et al
Ethereum’s emergence catalyzed a fundamental paradigm shift within blockchain architecture, transcending Bitcoin’s singular focus on digital scarcity to establish a comprehensive platform for programmable monetary systems.
ethereum ness still not deep enough
This technological breakthrough expanded blockchain’s utility far beyond simple value transfer, creating an unprecedented design space for economic experimentation that preserved Bitcoin’s core censorship
still not unprecedented if still any form of m\a\p
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Where manual clearing processes historically created insurmountable administrative burdens, *smart contract automation enables seamless coordination of sophisticated exchange networks.
Universal Basic Income protocols, debated theoretically for centuries, become practically testable through blockchain-based community currencies **that eliminate traditional implementation barriers. ***Mutual credit systems can now operate without advance token purchases—addressing a critical adoption constraint—while automated policy enforcement through smart contracts enables real-time experimentation with circulation incentives and anti-hoarding mechanisms.
*purpose of smart contracts – exchange = double cancerous distraction
**but don’t create anything diff.. ie: for legit free people..
***ooof.. so many cancerous distractions.. ie: token; purchase; adoption; policy; enforcement, contracts (enable realtime experimentation in sea world – hari rat park law et al.. ooof); incentives; anti hoarding ness;.. ooof
The ability to design “domain-specific currencies” informed by planetary boundaries, as suggested by Michel Bauwens, further underscores the potential for blockchain technology *to address sustainability challenges
*perhaps to address/battle them.. but not to make them irrelevant s.. so actually just perpetuating non sustainable ness
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Despite the compelling historical precedents for community currencies, *the implementation gap between community currencies and widespread blockchain adoption remains significant.
*that’s with everything to date.. because nothing to date has gotten to the root of problem.. that why we’re so intoxicated with ways to ‘engage participation’ et al.. because nothing to date is something every soul already craves.. ie: problem deep enough ness et al..
*An overemphasis on the technological novelty of blockchain without a corresponding understanding of the fundamental principles of community currency design and the specific needs of real world communities can lead to initiatives that lack engagement and fail to achieve their intended social or environmental outcomes.
*to me .. this is such a crazy statement.. it’s the not letting go of ‘principles of currency design’ that is the death of us.. any form of m\a\p et al.. and it’s the not grokking legit needs that is keeping us from us..
if we would org around legit needs.. lack of engagement and outcome ness would be irrelevant s
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The journey through natural systems thinking, historical currency innovations, and emerging blockchain technologies reveals a compelling narrative in how we can organize economic activity in the 21st century.
if we want to keep perpetuating the same song.. the whac-a-mole-ing ness of sea world.. of not-us ness.. of part\ial ness.. for (blank)’s sake..
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By learning from both the wisdom of natural systems and lessons from the application of community currencies in the real world, while leveraging the unprecedented capabilities of programmable money and navigating the implementation challenges, we can build economic systems that serve human prosperity in the broadest sense of the term, as well as the flourishing of all life on Earth
oh my.. just all of it.. so much whalespeak
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ch 4 – frameworks for regen econ systems
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”YOU NEVER CHANGE THINGS BY FIGHTING THE EXISTING REALITY. TO CHANGE SOMETHING, BUILD A NEW MODEL THAT MAKES THE EXISTING MODEL OBSOLETE.” R. Buckminster Fuller
unfortunately.. to me these writings are doing just that.. fighting existng reality rather than changing it.. any form of m\a\p perpetuates existing ness
fuller too much law et al
Contemporary economic arrangements represent neither immutable natural laws nor inevitable evolutionary outcomes. *They embody specific design choices—conscious decisions about power distribution, behavioral incentives, and resource circulation patterns. This recognition catalyzes
**profound transformation possibilities: if economics constitutes ***collective agreements rather than fixed structures, communities possess inherent agency to redesign those agreements ****according to values and ecological imperatives.
*the list is actually specific cancerous distractions.. and that’s why it has nothing to with *profound transform possibilities.. and ***collective agreements (collective agreements are fixed structures)
****we need global detox to grok this.. need 1st/most: means to undo our hierarchical listening to self/others/nature as global detox/re\set.. so we can org around legit needs
*This process transcends mere reform, representing fundamental architectural transformation. .The frameworks explored in this chapter provide analytical tools for **recognizing existing economic patterns, understanding currency mechanics, and designing contextually appropriate alternatives
that serve ***human flourishing within planetary boundaries.
*perhaps architectural transform of sea world.. but that’s just another phrase for reform.. it’s still not getting to the root of problem
**all cancerous distractions.. so won’t get to ***this
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The analytical frameworks presented here function as *adaptive intelligence rather than prescriptive formulas. Drawing from systems thinking, cooperative economics, and ecological design principles, these tools enable communities to see beyond surface-level economic symptoms toward underlying structural dynamics while designing interventions that **address root causes rather than managing consequences
*rather.. intell is prescriptive formula ness.. intellectness as cancerous distraction et al
yeah.. all things listed won’t do **that.. nothing to date has gotten to root of problem
the thing we’ve not yet tried/seen: the unconditional part of left to own devices ness
[‘in an undisturbed ecosystem ..the individual left to its own devices.. serves the whole’ –dana meadows]
systems analysis: *Frameworks for understanding economic arrangements as interconnected systems rather than **isolated phenomena
ooof.. *these are **these
Together, these frameworks enable communities to move beyond critique of existing economic arrangements toward strategic construction of *alternatives that demonstrate viable pathways for post-capitalist economic organization.
ooof.. whalespeak.. any form of m\a\p keeping us from a legit diff/alt org.. so from legit freedom
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Economic transformation requires sophisticated analytical frameworks capable of distinguishing surface phenomena from underlying systemic architectures. The Iceberg Model provides essential diagnostic intelligence, revealing how visible economic challenges emerge from deeper structural and conceptual foundations that remain largely invisible to conventional analysis.
oi .. again.. whalespeak.. looking for root amongst the status quo ness..
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Explicit beliefs about *community dynamics, change mechanisms, stakeholder motivations, and environmental conditions that underlie the proposed **transformation pathway
assuming *these.. is keeping us from **any kind of legit alt..
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Economic system design requires sophisticated understanding of scale dynamics and contextual boundaries that determine intervention appropriateness and transformative potential.
oooof.. if requiring sophisticated understanding of anything.. no transform potential..
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This demonstrates how money serves our *present tense needs as it functions as a medium of exchange, and stores value from the past as it functions as a store of value.
*aka: survival/coping/triage needs in sea world
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Blockchain technologies enable *unprecedented community capital formation through programmable coordination mechanisms maintaining democratic governance capacity. Decentralized Autonomous Organizations create **transparent resource pooling with algorithmic enforcement, while smart contract-based mutual credit ***eliminates traditional financial intermediaries.
*makes no diff unprecedented or not if still capital izing humans
**makes no diff how transparent if still enforcing humans
***not eliminating intermediary ness or financial ness if still smart contract ing and credit ing humans
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Value Visibility Enhancement develops measurement systems making traditionally invisible capital forms accessible to community decision-making. Time banking recognizing care work, reputation networks documenting knowledge sharing, and ecological accounting tracking natural capital restoration exemplify expanded value recognition.
all the red flags.. ooof
Integrated Capital Infrastructure creates systems generating returns across multiple capital dimensions simultaneously. Community *currencies strengthening social relationships while facilitating exchange, cooperative enterprises building financial and cultural capital, and regenerative agriculture
enhancing natural, health, and knowledge capital demonstrate multi-capital optimization.
*perhaps social relationships in sea world.. but not relationships of legit free people..
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We say “hemorrhaging” because while the analogy is a bucket, we take the view that if a *community economy is also like a body, and the amount of money inside it is its blood. **Just as a body suffers when it loses too much blood, community economies suffer when they lose too much money. The first step to healing is to stop the bleeding.
*can’t do that.. one is organism as fractal.. the other is not..
**oi.. this thinking leads to myth of tragedy and lord.. need a means sans any form of m\a\p for the dance to dance..
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Trust Spectrum Architecture: From Cryptographic Verification To Gift Economies
actually they’re the same song.. since both are cancerous distractions
Zero-Trust Mechanisms operate through mathematical certainty and intrinsic value, eliminating social dependencies: physical commodities with imme
Low-Trust Systems establish confidence through institutional frameworks: state currencies backed by governmental authority, regulated financial systems with legal enforcement,
Medium-Trust Networks balance efficiency with bounded accountability: community currencies circulating among known participants, membershipbased organizations
High-Trust Arrangements rely on social capital and reciprocal accountability: mutual credit networks creating currency through exchange,..
Trust-Abundant Gift Economies transcend formal accounting through relationship primacy: ceremonial giving systems prioritizing social bonds over resource tracking,
all cancerous distractions.. because non are sans any form of m\a\p
trust is all or nothing.. otherwise it’s judgment or whatever.. not trust..
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ch 5 – the regenerative design journey
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“WE CAN’T IMPOSE OUR WILL ON A SYSTEM. WE CAN LISTEN TO WHAT THE SYSTEM TELLS US, AND DISCOVER HOW ITS PROPERTIES AND OUR VALUES CAN WORK TOGETHER TO BRING FORTH SOMETHING MUCH BETTER THAN COULD EVER BE PRODUCED BY OUR WILL ALONE.”.. t
Donella Meadows, Thinking in Systems: A Primer
need 1st/most: means to undo our hierarchical listening to self/others/nature as global detox/re\set.. so we can org around legit needs
if any form of m\a\p.. not listening deep enough to see/be.. the dance
meadows undisturbed law et al
Economic system design represents a *profound convergence of technological possibility and social innovation, **demanding sophisticated analytical frameworks that bridge theoretical understanding with practical implementation. In an era where conventional monetary and financial systems increasingly fail to serve community flourishing, ***the imperative to design regenerative alternatives has never been more urgent.
*only if econ is bachelard oikos law.. aka: sans any form of m\a\p.. otherwise.. not profound..
**ie of huge red flag.. not profound
***rather.. to try something legit diff.. same song (ie: regen alts described here; anything we’ve tried to date) is killing us
The framework emerges from extensive analysis of *successful community currency implementations spanning multiple decades and geographical contexts—from Depression-era innovations such as the “economic miracle” in Wörgl we highlighted in Chapter 3 to contemporary blockchainenabled mutual credit networks and Commitment Pools. In this chapter, rather than **prescriptive formulas or mechanisms, we seek to offer adaptive methodologies that put community autonomy in the driver’s seat while providing systematic approaches and an iterative, evolutionary design pathway which may be applied to any number of complex systems design challenges the community decides to confront.
*what we need is legit freedom implementations.. mufleh humanity law et al
**still prescriptive if any form of m\a\p
and if any form of m\a\p (back to meadows quote above).. not listening to the dance
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The integration of these diverse analytical traditions *enables sophisticated understanding of how economic systems can serve as instruments of community empowerment and mutual enrichment rather than tools for exploitation and extraction.
oi.. if all/any of the assumptions ie: sophisticated intell, et al.. in rest of pg/book.. then just another cancerous distraction.. perpetuating survival triage.. perpetuating myth of tragedy and lord.. et al.. aka: exploit/extract ness..
again.. mufleh humanity law
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The foundational phase establishes strategic architecture through systematic exploration that grounds system design in *authentic community needs rather than theoretical abstractions.
*sophisticated intell.. strategy ness.. et al.. are theoretical abstractions.. rather.. are cancerous distraction
STAGE 3: Feasibility – Rigorous validation against *real-world constraints tests **core assumptions
*sea world constraints
**core cancerous distractions to legit free people
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STAGE 6: Piloting – Controlled real-world testing with limited participants validates core functionality, identifies operational bottlenecks, and documents user experience patterns under *authentic conditions enabling evidence-based refinement.
*perhaps ‘authentic’ to sea world.. but not for legit free people.. not for the dance
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The Why is what should guide any given team, as it is focused on the ultimate good and the Theory of Change driving all design and technical choices, ensuring whatever it is that’s being built serves authentic community needs.
oh my.. quit saying authentic.. dang
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These frameworks serve not as rigid templates but as communication bridges, helping diverse
stakeholders understand how local economic experiments contribute to systemic transformation. By mapping our design interventions against these established models, we can articulate how addressing immediate community needs simultaneously advances broader regenerative goals— demonstrating that anticipatory design represents essential infrastructure for the just transition communities urgently need.
if only.. rather.. more like naming the colour ness.. is blinding/killing us
Successful economic system design requires *systematic identification of potential participants across five distinct stakeholder categories, each serving different functions within the broader ecosystem. Understanding these roles enables **strategic engagement planning that builds sustainable implementation capacity while ensuring diverse community voices shape= system development.
*marsh label law et al
**need unjustifiable strategy to let go of engagement ness.. and planning ness.. ooooof
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The design methodology and analytical frameworks presented in this chapter embody the essence of anticipatory design—*moving beyond reactive responses to economic challenges toward proactive creation of regenerative alternatives. By systematically working through the Why, Who, What, and How dimensions, communities can architect economic systems that **anticipate and address root causes rather than merely managing symptoms of extractive economics.
*all i see here are responses.. nothing legit new/diff/alt
**nothing to date has gotten to the root of problem.. black science of people/whales law et al.. all to date has been perpetuating survival triage
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As communities master these design intelligences, they discover their capacity to create economic systems that actively build the *world they want to inhabit. Yet sustainable transformation requires more than sophisticated design—it demands **governance architectures that can nurture collective
intelligence, resolve tensions constructively, and evolve systems responsively over time.
*need global detox for this.. otherwise.. we’ll keep thinking in terms of present conditions.. aka: sea world
**aka: all the forms of people telling other people what to do
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Governance represents the nervous system of any community economic initiative—the connective tissue that translates values into structure, resolves tensions, and enables collective intelligence to emerge.
oi.. back to skimming
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*Consent governance, a core feature of Sociocracy, focuses on addressing objections rather than seeking majority approval, creating more collaborative decision-making processes. Proposal formation begins with **clearly articulated proposals based on identified needs, ensuring decisions address real community concerns.
*ie: any form of m\a\p.. any form of people telling other people what to do
**cancerous distractions
Unlike consensus, consent doesn’t require universal agreement—only the absence of valid objections. This can reduce average decision times while increasing outcome satisfaction. The efficiency gains come from focusing energy on making progress in ways which people can live with rather than trying to clear the much higher bar of finding solutions everyone wants. A simple example of consent-based governance is found in ordering pizza for a family or a group of friends. It is much easier to find an acceptable order based on knowing which toppings people will not tolerate and thus not to order than it is to have the perfect order which matches a variety of preferences universally
oooooooooooof
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*Effective governance requires predictable rhythms and clear processes that build community capacity over time. A regular governance calendar provides consistent schedules for different decision types, allowing community members to plan participation and ensure important decisions receive
adequate attention. Process documentation creates clear descriptions of how decisions are made, reducing confusion and enabling broader participation. Onboarding pathways provide structured approaches for integrating new participants, ensuring governance capacity grows with community membership. *Training processes build governance literacy throughout the community, developing skills that strengthen the entire system.
*ie that gov (any form of people telling other people what to do)
**perhaps entire system in sea world
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In this Chapter, *we have deliberately avoided being prescriptive: governance, like currency design, starts with the community it is being designed in.
*any form of people telling other people what to do is prescriptive..
graeber unpredictability/surprise law et al
*The approaches we offer emphasize governance as an evolutionary process rather than a fixed structure—an ongoing practice of relationship cultivation, wisdom gathering, and adaptive learning.
*approaches i saw are fixed structure..
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