Hyper-Localism

Characteristics

Adapted from Sacha Pignot:

Scale Philosophy: As small as possible (neighborhood, village, household)

Decision Criterion: Ideological (smaller is always better)

View of Hierarchy: Rejects or radically flattens hierarchical structures

Attitude to Higher Authority: Often skeptical or hostile toward higher authority

Philosophical Roots: Anarchism, libertarian municipalism, deep ecology

Implementation Approach: Often seeks autonomy from or replacement of state institutions

(https://soushi888.github.io/alternef-digital-garden/knowledge/governance-and-community/subsidiarity)

Discussion

For Sacha Pignot, it is the micro-level 'Connected Foundation' of the Fractal Sovereignty stack:

"Hyper-localism in fractal sovereignty isn’t isolation—it’s creating resilient foundation layers that can participate meaningfully in larger networks.

This includes:

- Household production: Food preservation, craft production, repair culture, energy generation

- Community workshops: Shared tools, skill exchanges, local fabrication capabilities

- Neighborhood resource sharing: Tool libraries, community kitchens, local currency systems

- Immediate ecosystem management: Watershed stewardship, local food systems, micro-grids

The key innovation: these systems maintain full autonomy over production processes and resource allocation while accessing global knowledge networks when beneficial. A community workshop using locally sourced wood can access global design innovations while maintaining control over working conditions."

(https://soushi888.substack.com/p/beyond-local-vs-global)