Scale does not equal structure. It amplifies whatever constraints are present.

With protocols, scale reveals and stabilizes structure.
Without them, scale just accelerates entropy.

Confusing the multiplier for the mechanism is the mistake.

What’s missing in both is the protocol/rules. For example, without an agreed set of rules, the internet would not be possible. Without them, scale amplifies chaos. With them, structure can emerge at scale.

At the same time, it is absolutely vital, even without top-down support for motivated people to push forward, even if it is upstream.

I see. Well the good news is that we do have this seemingly infinite source of energy. There’s plenty of fuel. But where’s the fire? You can’t start a fire without a spark. And those can happen naturally. So in this metaphor, what’s the spark? What’s the catalyst?

That is beautiful Mr. Steve. Thanks for sharing 🔥

I have been thinking about how to trigger bottom up coordination. For addressing societal issues like loneliness, mass coordination would be more impactful than any top down approach. If everyone took small intentional actions to check-in on neighbors for example, it could put a big dent in this.