intimacy is expressed as strong inter-member empathy and the elusive condition of trust.

a culture of intimacy as the foundation for building enduring communities.

Fractal experimentation. Run experiments with small groups of people to beta-test processes. Gather feedback and iterate.

slow growth gives you time to build strong relationships with members, which is essential for developing a close-knit community.

Alignment is best facilitated with small groups of people. With each person added to a community, the alignment naturally shifts.

high-velocity member growth in early stage communities can hinder people’s ability to make meaningful contributions and build connection.

As we’re collectively discovering the edges of this novel technology, it’s critical that we trust our fellow members to experiment and fail well.

“The seeds of intimacy are time and repetition. We choose each other again and again" — Esther Perel

Measured growth creates the necessary time to cultivate new members as they adjust to the community. This support is essential for ensuring new members gain the context needed to contribute and participate well.