The New Economy Thesis
In this context of exponential recursive information technology, new challenges and opportunities arise and the necessity to cultivate first-principle wisdom around the biological and anthropological dynamics at play will allow us to navigate the transformation and take advantage of it to design a better world for all.
The New Economy revolves around 8 economic primitives that emerged through new technologies, in particular marketplaces, social media, crypto-economics and machine learning.
1. The Aspiration Economy focuses on empowering individuals to achieve their full potential and reach their goals. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing ambition, curiosity, and excellence, and encourages individuals to pursue their passions and interests.
2. The Creative Economy is designed to support creators and artists in bringing their visions to life. It aims to foster artistic expression and cultural evolution, and provides a platform for creators to showcase their talents and connect with audiences.
3. The Platform Economy connects creators, consumers, and investors in a thriving ecosystem, leveraging the full potential of digital networks. It enables efficient exchange of goods and services and creates new opportunities for growth and innovation.
4. The Ownership Economy empowers users to take control of their digital assets and ensure security, equity, and transparency. It prioritizes user sovereignty and encourages individuals to take an active role in managing their digital assets.
5. The Emergence Economy focuses on harnessing collective intelligence to drive innovation and breakthroughs across diverse networks. It seeks to bridge the gap between creators and curators, investors, and capital allocation, and promote efficient use of resources.
6. The Knowledge Economy prioritizes the exchange of ideas, insights, and expertise to drive progress and empower individuals. It encourages individuals to share their knowledge and expertise, and fosters a decentralized exchange of information and ideas.
7. The Regenerative Economy aims to promote responsible innovation and foster a sustainable future for the planet. It prioritizes nature and encourages economic interactions that have a positive impact on the environment.
8. The Pseudonymous Economy redefines digital identity, protecting privacy and autonomy while fostering authentic connections. It prioritizes self-sovereign avatars and enables individuals to maintain their privacy while participating in digital networks.
✺ Anti-rivalrous: The new economy should prioritize cooperation over competition, and optimize for omni-win-win outcomes.
✺ Antifragile: The new economy must be able to withstand and adapt to change, and be resilient in the face of uncertainty and volatility.
✺Contextualization: The new economy should focus on bringing value to the local context, rather than extracting resources from it.
