## Key Concepts ### Network Nations Network nations are emergent forms of social organization characterized by: - **Distributed Coordination** - Members coordinate across physical and digital space - **Chosen Membership** - Affiliation based on shared values and alignment - **Practical Sovereignty** - Genuine autonomy over internal governance - **Cultural Coherence** - Maintained through consistent practices and shared identity - **Relational Bonds** - Strong sense of belonging and mutual commitment - **Operational Reality** - Actual coordination, not just declaration See [[Network Nation Definition]] for the full definition. ### Alliance Governance The Alliance uses **light-touch governance** as a **social contract** rather than complex on-chain mechanisms, given minimal financial resources. Key features: - **Tiered Decision-Making**: Authority distributed appropriately—routine operations through role-based authority; significant decisions engage community wisdom - **Mimetic Stewardship**: Guiding narrative and growth through clarity and substance, not manipulative memetic warfare --- ## Core Activities 1. **Definition Stewardship** - Maintaining and evolving the official Network Nation Definition 2. **Knowledge Commons Curation** - Repository of canonical content and research 3. **Index Maintenance** - Self-registration index for initiatives, hubs, and learning groups 4. **Movement Building** - Podcast, writing, discussions, community calls 5. **Narrative Stewardship** - Strategic engagement with public discourse 6. **Alliance Coordination** - Light-touch governance and facilitation --- ## Membranes ![[Membranes Index]] --- ## Roles ![[Roles Index]] --- ## Key Assets ![[Assets Index]] --- ## How to Engage ### Join as a Member Engage with the community, build relationships, earn attestations from members, and gain membership when your trust score exceeds the threshold in the TrustGraph system (see [[Member Protocol]]) ### Start a Reading Circle Gather 3-4 people, register in the Index, begin meeting and learning ### Register a Network Nation Initiative Submit your project to the Network Nations Index for visibility and connection ### Contribute to Knowledge Commons Submit research, writing, or resources for peer review and inclusion ### Participate in Governance Engage in the Governance Forum; provide input on decisions; nominate for steward --- ## Foundational Principles 1. **Movement Over Structure** - We're cultivating an ecosystem, not building a rigid organization 2. **Distributed Experimentation** - Trust in diverse communities to explore and iterate 3. **Mimetic Stewardship** - Guide narrative with care, not manipulation 4. **Practical Sovereignty** - Respect for communities' genuine autonomy 5. **Cultural Coherence** - Balance openness with intentional curation 6. **Collaborative Learning** - Building knowledge together through dialogue and practice 7. **Light Touch** - Sufficient governance for coherence without bureaucracy --- ## Living Document This Constitution is a living document that evolves through careful deliberation and community consent: - **Identity Section** - Highest bar for changes (core stability) - **Structure Section** - Moderate bar (organizational adaptation) - **Protocols Section** - Lower bar (operational responsiveness) All amendments follow [[Constitution Amendment Protocol]]. --- ## Getting Started 1. Read [[Purpose]], [[Mission]], [[Values]], and [[Worldview]] to understand the Alliance 2. Review [[Network Nation Definition]] to grasp the core concept 3. Explore the [[Network Nations Index]] to see the ecosystem 4. Join monthly community calls (announced on [[Alliance Website]]) 5. Participate in [[Governance Forum]] discussions 6. Consider starting or joining a [[Reading Circle]] --- ## Questions? - Visit [[Alliance Website]] for current information - Join [[Communication Channels]] to connect with community - Post in [[Governance Forum]] for governance questions - Contact [[Steward Council]] or [[Operator]]s for specific inquiries --- *This Constitution represents a collaborative experiment in governance for a coordinative alliance dedicated to network nations. We embrace learning, adaptation, and the pioneering spirit required to explore new forms of social organization.* **Welcome to the Network Nations Alliance.**