Commons

Commons are autonomous communities–neighborhoods, cities, or bioregions–federated within the MOSAIC. Each designs its own culture, governance style, and built environment while adhering to the Five Foundational Principles. A Commons in Vermont may run by consensus farming co-ops; a Tokyo megacity Commons may optimize via AI-assisted deliberation.

The structure intentionally avoids both centralized “Earth OS” control and isolated microstates. Shared protocols (identity, Merit validation, Proof-of-Diversity) ensure interoperability for travel, healthcare, and data exchange. Local variation preserves experimentation and cultural identity, making the network resilient to shocks and monoculture failures.

The model draws on historical federations like the Hanseatic League and modern internet protocol governance, where autonomy coexists with common standards. It enables mobility without erasing difference.

References

• UnscarcityBook, chapter2
• Elinor Ostrom, “Governing the Commons” (1990)
• Wikipedia: Federation (accessed 2024)