Self-hosting

Thanks again for the feedback!

The proposal does not assert the primacy of English, for agreements may be authored in any language and translated into any language. Agreements are more likely to be adopted that the average person could quickly understand. The Basis Project looks to me like a rather complicated trade agreement, which I didn't fully understand after 10 minutes of consultation. I would break that into several discrete agreements.

While toying with the many agreements that I have dreamt of, I keep asking myself "How can I make this simpler?"and "Would anybody agree to this?" I wander the supermarket and look at people and ask "Would this person agree to this?" Maybe they would, if someone they knew well had already adopted the agreement and explained the benefits. I would be very curious to see how fast particular agreements could potentially spread. Asking people to host the network at home is a big hurdle.

Great wealth inequality exists in the global economy, both between states, and between individuals inside states, and the inequality appears to be increasing consistently for decades. An elegant trick. A parallel and more fairer economy could capture an increasing share of human activity and value over time. By choosing to trade with those who adopt a more ethical approach you could encourage this economy. You may over time find yourself able to meet an increasing array of needs through established agreements, hopefully without breaking any laws. That said, agreements go beyond the scope of trade, potentially encompassing all facets of social interaction.

I wholeheartedly support the movement towards eco-communities, but many people can't uproot and gather for many reasons. The proposed system provides them with the opportunity to stay put, while also engaging in increased collaboration and cooperation with like-minded folk close to home and far afield.

On the subject of state-on-state violence, peace can be achieved once enough people have organized. It is a long road.