Research Index
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This document indexes research topics related to World Foundation Design.
Research should test assumptions, identify risks, learn from existing institutions, and clarify implementation constraints.
Historical and Institutional Change
Section titled “Historical and Institutional Change”- State formation and institutional consolidation
- Local autonomy and federal systems
- Transitions between social systems
War and International Relations
Section titled “War and International Relations”- Incentives for interstate war
- Interdependence and deterrence
- Modern conflict risks
- Peacebuilding and arbitration
OSS and Standards
Section titled “OSS and Standards”- OSS governance
- RFC processes
- Internet standards
- Forkability
- Maintainer authority and corruption resistance
Cooperatives and Mutual Aid
Section titled “Cooperatives and Mutual Aid”- Cooperatives
- Mutual aid
- Consumer co-ops
- Community support
- Boundaries between support and dependency
Identity and Reputation
Section titled “Identity and Reputation”- Decentralized identity
- Pseudonymity and anonymity
- Reputation discrimination risks
- Inter-organization trust
Economy and Welfare
Section titled “Economy and Welfare”- Local currencies
- Point systems
- Payment regulation
- Tax, labor, and financial regulation
- Welfare systems
- Life access and resource allocation
Governance, Arbitration, and Norms
Section titled “Governance, Arbitration, and Norms”- Polycentric governance
- Arbitration systems
- Terms and rule design
- Due process
- Appeals
- Interface with state law
Infrastructure, Audit, and Safety
Section titled “Infrastructure, Audit, and Safety”- Distributed infrastructure
- Audit logs
- Privacy protection
- Surveillance risks
- Public safety without vigilante dynamics
- Data portability