Introduction: A Cultural "Tree Ring Model" for Global Tech Regulation In this article, I introduce the "Tree Ring Model of Culture and Politics" to analyze shifting dynamics in global AI development and regulatory approaches. The crypto space, with its independence from legacy systems, offers a unique foundation for innovation free from entrenched biases. Core Insight: Cultural Inertia and New Technologies A society’s attitude toward new technologies is shaped by the prevailing social ethos d...

Introduction: A Cultural "Tree Ring Model" for Global Tech Regulation In this article, I introduce the "Tree Ring Model of Culture and Politics" to analyze shifting dynamics in global AI development and regulatory approaches. The crypto space, with its independence from legacy systems, offers a unique foundation for innovation free from entrenched biases. Core Insight: Cultural Inertia and New Technologies A society’s attitude toward new technologies is shaped by the prevailing social ethos d...