An open society, as envisaged by Daniel Schmachtenberger, is an adaptive and resilient system where structures of governance, information flow, and individual behavior are designed to maximize collective intelligence, transparency, and ethical alignment. This society emphasizes the continuous and iterative improvement of its foundational processes to ensure they are capable of responding wisely to complex, emergent challenges. Key to its function is the capacity for deep empathy, decentralized decision-making, and the facilitation of meaningful participation by all stakeholders in the decision-making process. Underpinning this are principles of epistemic humility and a commitment to fostering environments where diverse perspectives are not just tolerated but actively integrated into cohesive, actionable insights. This ensures that the society can agilely navigate both present and unforeseen future complexities.

See also: open source, collective action, global governance, human nature, liquid democracy