Humans evolved for small, reputation-dense groups. Modern societies operate at large scale, where anonymity and responsibility diffusion weaken natural accountability. This paper synthesizes evidence from evolutionary anthropology, social psychology, organizational design, and public governance to argue that harmony is produced by structural coherence—clear roles, aligned incentives, transparent feedback loops—rather than moral idealism. We review empirical findings on cognitive limits, bysta...

Humans evolved for small, reputation-dense groups. Modern societies operate at large scale, where anonymity and responsibility diffusion weaken natural accountability. This paper synthesizes evidence from evolutionary anthropology, social psychology, organizational design, and public governance to argue that harmony is produced by structural coherence—clear roles, aligned incentives, transparent feedback loops—rather than moral idealism. We review empirical findings on cognitive limits, bysta...

This paper explores the philosophical tension between entitlement and the belief in self-creation. It argues that the myth of the “self-made man” conceals human interdependence and thus breeds entitlement where gratitude and social awareness should exist. Using moral philosophy, sociology, and psychology, it shows that the denial of collective foundations perpetuates inequality and moral distortion in modern life. 1. Introduction Western culture venerates the “self-made man” as an emblem of a...

This paper explores the philosophical tension between entitlement and the belief in self-creation. It argues that the myth of the “self-made man” conceals human interdependence and thus breeds entitlement where gratitude and social awareness should exist. Using moral philosophy, sociology, and psychology, it shows that the denial of collective foundations perpetuates inequality and moral distortion in modern life. 1. Introduction Western culture venerates the “self-made man” as an emblem of a...

The death of soft settlement Why the next reserve standard won’t be a new retail currency—just a better way to finish the biggest deals. The global financial system is discovering a hard truth: settlement is only as strong as the politics underneath it. For decades, the world cleared its largest obligations—energy cargoes, sovereign netting, defense procurement, infrastructure finance—on a “trust us” basis. Trust the institutions to reconcile. Trust the leaders to honor commitments. Trust tha...

The death of soft settlement Why the next reserve standard won’t be a new retail currency—just a better way to finish the biggest deals. The global financial system is discovering a hard truth: settlement is only as strong as the politics underneath it. For decades, the world cleared its largest obligations—energy cargoes, sovereign netting, defense procurement, infrastructure finance—on a “trust us” basis. Trust the institutions to reconcile. Trust the leaders to honor commitments. Trust tha...

In the digital world, a pixel is the smallest unit of light, a fundamental building block. Alone, it's simple. But together, pixels create everything we see and experience—from timeless art to sprawling virtual worlds. This is the core philosophy of PIXY, an ambitious new force on the Base Network, designed to reimagine what social media can be. PIXY is building a foundational layer for the Farcaster ecosystem where your genuine engagement is your greatest asset. It moves beyond vanity metric...

In the digital world, a pixel is the smallest unit of light, a fundamental building block. Alone, it's simple. But together, pixels create everything we see and experience—from timeless art to sprawling virtual worlds. This is the core philosophy of PIXY, an ambitious new force on the Base Network, designed to reimagine what social media can be. PIXY is building a foundational layer for the Farcaster ecosystem where your genuine engagement is your greatest asset. It moves beyond vanity metric...