

Take Some Responsibility! w/ Andrew Rose (Fractal NYC) & Richard D. Bartlett
Jun 10, 2025
Joining the discussion are Andrew Rose, founder of Fractal NYC, a project dedicated to creating a community focused on shared values, and Richard D. Bartlett. They tackle the excitement of launching new community spaces and the social complexities of decentralized systems. Their insights on community responsibilities reveal the balance of authority needed in collaborative environments. They also discuss the modern pilgrimage for personal accountability, the illusion of startup success, and the critical importance of trust and support within community networks.
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Fractal's Network Campus Concept
- Fractal gathers like-minded people close together to advance cultural and scientific frontiers through community.
- Creating a network campus enables permanent living and collaboration beyond just events.
Separate Commercial Projects and Scenes
- Separate commercial projects from non-commercial scenes to avoid corruption and failure.
- Use clear distinctions: scenes are non-commercial, communities less so, and projects can be commercial ventures.
Fractal as a Layered Support System
- Fractal is a fractal system where layered networks provide support and resilience.
- This layered support recreates superhuman strength by distributing responsibility and community care.