Inclusionism Core
Value Distribution Systems
The institutions, mechanisms, norms, and processes through which value is recognized, attributed, allocated, and transferred among participating agents.
This page presents the Inclusionism canon's treatment of Value Distribution Systems. Inclusionism was developed by James Felton Keith and is published with the Keith Institute.
Definition
The institutions, mechanisms, norms, and processes through which value is recognized, attributed, allocated, and transferred among participating agents.
Inclusionist Perspective
Every civilization possesses value distribution systems whether they are intentional or emergent.
Core Principle
The legitimacy of a civilization depends partly upon the legitimacy of its value distribution systems.
Inclusionist Perspective
Value distribution systems determine:
- who benefits
- who participates
- who possesses agency
- who belongs
- who accumulates ownership
Inclusionist Perspective
As civilizations become increasingly informational, networked, and AI-mediated, value distribution systems must evolve to better recognize relational contribution.
Relationships
Core Question
How accurately do existing systems reflect participation in value creation?