This code for those of us who build, not to conquer but to enrich the world.
If you’ve read Finite and Infinite Games or, even better, sought to embody its principles, you’ll recognise the inspiration behind it.
- Names, not Titles: We are defined not by the roles we play but by the paths we choose. Our identities are signatures of our journeys, unique and ever-changing.
- Dramatic, not Theatrical: We aim to act from the heart, with spontaneity and creativity. Our actions are authentic expressions of our inner selves and our aspired principles, not performances of society’s expectations.
- Horizons over Boundaries: Our projects are not aimed at fixed destinations, but vehicles to new adventures, inviting exploration towards horizons yet unseen.
- Gardens, not Machines: We cultivate our creations like a garden, nurturing growth and change, rather than constructing confining machines. Our work is alive, evolving with each interaction.
- Vision over Victory: Our aim is to expand the field of play for all. Our visions manifest so that others may manifest visions of their own. Each project, each creation, is a step on a path that we open together.
This code is our pledge: to build with purpose, to play with passion, and to share the infinite game with all who seek to join. We are not just builders; we are infinite players, shaping a future where the game never ends, and every turn offers a new beginning.
Extending this, our community is designed around these tenets:
- Inclusion over Exclusion: We welcome all who wish to play. Our goal is a community where every voice can be heard, and every genius can shine. This doesn’t necessarily mean including everyone, but it means inviting everyone to journey towards us, and us towards them. (This pattern, named in the Zen tradition, is called inclusive gates.)
- Strength in Community: We are who we are because of who we are to one another. Our strength is amplified in collaboration, in the shared joy of creation and exploration. Together, we build not just for ourselves, not just to have created something, but for all who join us in the joy of creation.
So, while this is a place for builders, you won’t find applications to prove yourself to an unseen jury, but invitations to become one by your own merit. We want to share the contagious joy of learning for oneself. So this is a place designed to help you increase trust in your own abilities. And once “in” you will find there never was an “in”. Rather, this this a living nebula, that invites you to move continuously and discover new constellations amongst your peers.
This is our code, meaning it must reflect our evolution as we grow. Would you like to improve it? Join us in Matrix or leave a comment below.