The values of Stimpunks describe the ethical and cultural foundation of the project.
They guide how we:
- understand neurodivergent life
- design environments
- collaborate in community
- imagine better futures
These values are not just ideas. They shape the culture and design philosophy of the Stimpunks ecosystem.
The Cultural Stack
The values of Stimpunks are expressed through a layered structure.
Manifesto↓Tenets↓Creed↓Covenant↓Culture
Each layer plays a different role.
| Layer | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Manifesto | worldview |
| Tenets | guiding principles |
| Creed | personal commitments |
| Covenant | community agreements |
| Culture | lived practice |
Together they form the ethical and cultural foundation of Stimpunks.
The Manifesto
The manifesto describes the worldview that motivates the project.
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It affirms ideas such as:
- neurodiversity as human variation
- pluralism and dignity
- accessibility as infrastructure
- interdependence and belonging
The manifesto explains why environments must be designed to support diverse minds.
The Tenets
The tenets translate the manifesto into practical principles.
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These principles guide decision-making when systems fail.
Examples include:
- Authenticity Is Sacred
- People Are Not the Problem
- Care Comes Before Compliance
- Access Is a Practice
- Rest Is Not a Moral Failure
The tenets act as ethical heuristics for navigating complex systems.
The Creed
The creed describes personal commitments.
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It focuses on how individuals show up in the world.
The creed encourages people to:
- presume competence
- center marginalized voices
- communicate clearly
- build with communities rather than for them
These commitments shape how people contribute to the Stimpunks ecosystem.
The Covenant
The covenant describes shared agreements within the community.
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The covenant emphasizes:
- relational responsibility
- collective care
- conflict navigation and repair
- mutual respect and belonging
It is a living agreement that evolves with the community.
Culture
Culture is how values become lived practice.
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Culture includes:
- communication norms
- collaboration systems
- participation structures
- community rituals
These practices shape how people learn and build together.
Values and Design
The values of Stimpunks influence how environments are designed.
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For example:
| Value | Design implication |
|---|---|
| People Are Not the Problem | redesign environments |
| Access Is a Practice | iterative accessibility |
| Care Comes Before Compliance | regulation-first systems |
| Rest Is Not a Moral Failure | sustainable energy patterns |
Values shape how patterns and environments are developed.
Values and Civilization
The values of Stimpunks also guide long-term visions for society.
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A society that expects cognitive diversity must be built on values such as:
- dignity
- pluralism
- interdependence
- belonging
These values create the foundation for environments where diverse minds can flourish.
Explore the Ethical Foundation
To explore the values of Stimpunks further, see:
Together these pages explain how the ethical and cultural foundations of Stimpunks connect to its knowledge system and design framework.
