01 · Knowledge Atlas
Switch to graph viewAn encyclopedia of social systems
Theories, political philosophies, economic models, institution types and forms of self-government — each idea traced through theory, real examples, critique and results.
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- Charter cityInstitution typeA new city on largely uninhabited land, governed by a charter whose rules differ from those of the host country — a concept proposed by Paul Romer in 2009.
- DAO (decentralised autonomous organisation)Institution typeAn organisation whose rules and treasury are encoded in smart contracts on a blockchain, usually governed by token-holder votes.