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Value System

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Value creation begins with conscious definition - what we measure grows, what we ignore erodes.

Purpose

In an era where blockchain enables direct tokenization of assets, experiences, and virtues how do we bridge objective quantification and subjective meaning, providing tools to align actions with values while preparing for a post-monetary economy.

Principles

  1. Community as Foundation: Happiness and prosperity emerge from trusted connections, not isolated metrics.
  2. Wisdom for the Pain: Closed feedback loops (intention → action → measurement → reflection) refine value creation but require human context. Learning comes from fast experiments, need lower cost/risk way to gain from experience.
  3. Hybrid Valuation: All value exists on a spectrum between objective measurement and subjective experience.
  4. Benchmarking as Compass: Continuously compare processes and outcomes against world-class standards while maintaining cultural integrity

Value Dimensions

DimensionObjective - QuantifiableSubjective - Qualitative
IntrinsicLife expectancySense of purpose
(Ends in themselves)Caloric intakeEmotional fulfillment
ExtrinsicMarket price of real estateCultural significance of land
(Means to ends)Compute power (TFLOPS)Aesthetic value of digital art
VirtuesConsistency in honest actionsPerceived integrity
ExperiencesHours spent learningDepth of insight gained

Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Value

Intrinsic

  • Qualities: Non-instrumental, self-justifying
  • Examples: Human dignity, biodiversity, creative expression
  • Measurement:
    • Objective: Lifespan, biodiversity indexes
    • Subjective: Wellbeing surveys, narrative portfolios

Extrinsic

  • Qualities: Derivative, context-dependent
  • Examples: Money, social status, tool utility
  • Measurement:
    • Objective: Market capitalization, efficiency metrics
    • Subjective: Network effects, brand loyalty

Standard Benchmarks

The problem with one-off jobs is that you don't have experience to judge expectations, this is where a global ledger of expectations would help to fix that. The key principles of the value of benchmarking:

  • Predictable Risk vs Reward:
  • Drives Organizational Success: Benchmarking is a crucial element in building and maintaining a successful organization.
  • Identifies Areas for Improvement: It helps pinpoint areas where a company can improve its processes and performance.
  • Facilitates Continuous Improvement: Benchmarking is a key input to continuous improvement efforts.
  • Enables Comparison to Best Practices: It involves comparing a company's performance to industry bests or best practices.

Data and Intelligence

Reference, system generated, and synthetic data.

Asset Taxonomy

1. Tangible Assets

CategoryObjective MetricSubjective Value Layer
Real EstateSquare footage, locationHistorical/cultural meaning
EnergykWh producedEthical sourcing perception
Human BodyBiological health metricsSelf-image/body positivity

2. Intangible Assets

CategoryQuantifiable AspectQualitative Dimension
ReputationzScore trust metricsCommunity standing
KnowledgePatents/citationsTacit expertise
AttentionScreen time metricsDepth of engagement

3. Financial Instruments

TypeObjective ValueSubjective Risk Profile
StablecoinsPegged currency reservesPerceived regulatory safety
DAO SharesVoting power %Community influence

4. Human Values

ValueQuantifiable ProxyQualitative Essence
IdentityProof of PersonhoodBeing human
PrivacyData encryption strengthSense of autonomy
TruthInformation verificationAuthenticity in relationships

Measurement Protocols

Quantitative Evaluation

  • Financial Assets: On-chain transaction history, liquidity pools
  • Human Capital: Skill credentials (PoE tokens), health biomarkers
  • Ecological Value: Carbon sequestration metrics, biodiversity indexes

Qualitative Evaluation

  • Deliberative DAOs: Community attestations for reputation scoring
  • Value Oracles: Context-aware AI analyzing emotional resonance in art/NFTs
  • Narrative Ledgers: Immutable journals tracking personal growth journeys

Governance & Ethics

  • Anti-Reductionism Clauses:
    • 1 human life ≠ X ETH conversion formulas
    • Cultural artifacts can't be fully tokenized without community consent
  • Bias Audits: Regular checks on AI valuation models (e.g., zScore neural nets)
  • Data Sovereignty: Zero-knowledge proofs for personal value portfolios

Transition Beyond Money

As tokenization accelerates:

  1. Direct Exchange Protocols: Land ↔ Solar Credits ↔ Medical Expertise
  2. Value Stacking: Bundle IP rights with mentorship hours in smart contracts
  3. Reputation-Backed Loans: Borrow against community trust scores vs. collateral

Context

  • Money: A proxy for material assets, knowledge and goodwill
  • Business: The transformation and exchange of value
  • Investing: Prediction of where value will accrue
  • Tokenization: The future of measuring and exchanging value.