Comparing the Old and New Stacks
(draft) Tired/wired
| Layer | Legacy Civilizational/Org Stack | Regenerative Civilizational/Org Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Worldview | Mechanistic, extractive, human-over-nature | Living systems, interbeing, complexity-embracing |
| Governance | Nation-states, elite control, top-down | Commons governance, consent, bioregional networks |
| Narratives | Rugged individualism, TINA, growth myths | Interdependence, enoughness, plural futures |
| Economics | Endless growth, GDP focus, externalized costs | Regenerative economics, doughnut models, care |
| Culture | Consumerism, mass media, work = worth | Narratives of belonging, stewardship, learning |
| Structure | Hierarchies, silos, founder-centric | Circles, shared power, distributed leadership |
| Coordination | Command/control PM, urgency, burnout | Emergent planning, asynchronous, sensemaking |
| People & Culture | HR compliance, toxic positivity, disengagement | Relational culture, care protocols, trust maps |
| Incentives | Short-term gains, wage secrecy, profit-first | Transparent, purpose-aligned, post-scarcity logic |
| Technology | Closed platforms, surveillance tech, vendor lock-in | Open-source, federated, community-owned platforms |
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