Proto-Social Protocols

Description

Will Ruddick and Aude Peronne:

"Proto-social structures, like those found in indigenous systems of rotational labor, are preliminary frameworks that support cooperative organization and resource sharing. Wilson’s work gives these structures new significance as adaptive, living systems that sustain cultural and economic integrity.

Commitment Pooling, built on the foundations of these proto-social protocols, operates as a “living system” in which communities adapt to meet each other’s needs through a blend of shared values and structured cooperation. This protocol is inspired by rotational labor practices, such as the Kenyan Mijikenda’s Mweria, where resources are shared and exchanged in a system based on reciprocity and communal responsibility. Grassroots Economics Foundation has utilized Commitment Pooling through the formalization of these exchanges, blending ancient practices with modern technology.

This bridging of tradition and innovation reflects Wilson’s belief that society’s most resilient structures are forged through shared purpose and cooperation. Such proto-social systems remind us that the future of economics lies not in centralized power but in the stewardship of adaptive, community-led networks."

(https://willruddick.substack.com/p/insights-from-eo-wilsons-legacy)