Differentiation

Definition

The process through which agents become distinct from one another through identity, behavior, capability, knowledge, perspective, or participation.

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Inclusionist Perspective

Differentiation is one of the primary sources of value emergence.

Without differentiation there can be interaction.

Without interaction there can be no novel value.

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Core Principle

Communities grow through the differentiation of their participants.

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Inclusionist Perspective

Belonging and differentiation are not opposites.

Belonging evolves through the continual incorporation of differentiated agents.

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Civilizational Importance

Differentiation drives:

• innovation

• adaptation

• creativity

• resilience

• learning

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Relationships

• Identity

• Agency

• Participation

• Pluralism

• Belonging

• Value

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Candidate Law

Communities grow through the differentiation of participants.