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How to change society in just a few handshakes | Andrei Lubalin | TEDxPodgorica
TEDx Talksยท 2025-06-23 15:45
Core Idea: Social Re-engineering & Decentralized Cooperation - The report introduces a solution called "digital social innovation exodus" aimed at transforming hierarchical social structures into decentralized, mutual aid-based systems [4] - It emphasizes using an engineering approach, focusing on connections and interests, to address social problems without emotional bias [3] - The core innovation is a simple tool (described as an open-source "notebook") to illuminate existing social connections and facilitate cooperation [14][15] Key Principles & Examples of Self-Organization - Voluntary self-organization is crucial, contrasting with forced or hierarchical systems [6] - The report cites historical examples like the Montenegrin tradition of mutual assistance, the Jewish tradition of "avad," and a Chinese mutual aid platform (shut down by the government) as models [5][7][8] - These examples highlight the benefits of mutual assistance, such as increased security and sufficiency [7] Technology's Role & Limitations - Technology should serve existing social processes, not dictate them [9] - The idea that currency alone can bring prosperity is dismissed as ignorance; currency facilitates exchange, but doesn't create the underlying social dynamics [10] - The focus is on using technology to scale the benefits of existing self-organization methods [10] Network Structure & Potential - The system formalizes real relationships in a social graph, extending connections through six degrees of separation [16][17] - Initial participation of 50 friends can rapidly expand the network, potentially reaching 127,000 on the third handshake and 6.38 million on the fourth [18] - A fully connected graph could lead to 50.8 quadrillion potential cooperation connections [19] Functionality & Benefits - The system provides emergency mutual aid, regular support, crowdfunding initiatives, and direct cooperation through AI [21] - Participants can notify the network of needs, and others can voluntarily offer assistance [20] - AI can facilitate connections within the network, matching needs with individuals who have a reputation for helping others [22] Decentralization & Inevitability - The system is designed to be self-regulated and trustless [23] - The report claims a breakthrough law in graph theory suggests that organizing in this way will lead to an autocatalytic and inevitable emergence of a global social environment [24] - Direct cooperation within the network could reduce the need for fiat money, potentially leading to a "point npak" (inversion) where fiat money disappears [24]