Tethics & Chill [online]: Governance for Good w/ Network Goods' Connor McCormick & BlueYard Capital's Chad Fowler

​In a world where capital flows shape our collective destiny, how do we build systems that optimize for human flourishing rather than just financial returns? This question has been on my mind for a while, and it's what drew me to Connor McCormick's radical work at Network Goods Institute.

​Connor isn't just theorizing about better economic systems – he's building them. His mission to "endow the economy with a heart" might sound utopian, until you dig into the sophisticated mechanisms he's developing to internalize externalities and distribute resources beyond traditional market competitors.

​Joining Connor is Chad Fowler, General Partner & CTO at BlueYard Capital, whose deep technical expertise and investor perspective brings a crucial lens to this conversation about implementable governance innovation.

​On January 27, we'll explore:

• ​How to design governance systems that encourage the sharing of private information while operating in highly financialized environments

• ​​Practical mechanisms for internalizing externalities and funding public goods outside of government

• ​Strategies for collective reasoning about counterfactuals that can help us avoid the pitfalls of markets like opioids and fossil fuels

​This isn't another abstract discussion about blockchain governance or DAO structures. This is about the nitty-gritty of building profitable systems that expand rather than extract value – something we need in today's environment.

​Stay tethical,

​Ross

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