1.2. Radical and Interconnected Networks

are the constraints like if I am a particular member of a particular group, will they allow me to have an orientation of homosexual or will they allow me to have equal rights for the women so, feminism, a kind of homosexuality how one see; one group see that is a kind of the rule of the group. Some group permits, some group do not permit okay so, it is a kind of law, hierarchy, kinship, race, gender that how it is viewed this is in a group, this is called grid.

This chunk discusses how different groups impose specific rules and constraints on their members. The terms 'grid' and 'group' refer to how social structures can restrict or allow certain behaviors, such as sexual orientation or women's rights. For example, one group might permit LGBTQ+ identities while another may not, demonstrating how cultural and social norms dictate what is acceptable.

Consider a school environment where some clubs are inclusive of all sexual orientations while others are not. If a student wishes to join a particular club but finds it's against the rules to express their identity, they face constraints based on the club's values. This situation highlights how group norms shape individual freedoms.

So, we have like low grid where everybody is equal, egalitarian state of affairs, no one is prevented to participate in any kind of activities or social role depending irrespective of their race, gender, age or so forth, everybody is considered to be equal. In other case, where extreme we have high grid panel here, we can see that people are restricted; their activities are restricted based on caste, creed, class.

Here, 'low grid' represents social environments where equality prevails; everyone can engage in diverse activities without barriers due to personal characteristics like race or gender. In contrast, 'high grid' indicates a society marked by hierarchies and restrictions that limit participation in social roles based on class or caste.

Imagine a community center where anyone can participate in activities regardless of their background - this is a low grid. Now think about a country where only people from a certain caste have the right to certain jobs or resources, which represents a high grid. The difference in accessibility illustrates the impact of grid systems on social engagement.

So, group when low, it is; the networks are radical, when high it is interconnected, in case of interactions low groups are rare, high groups are frequent, boundaries of interactions among individuals in case of low group is open and in case of high group is closed, shared groups like few, high groups are many.

This chunk explains types of social networks based on grid levels. In low grids, the networks are radical and inclusive, promoting open interactions among individuals. High grids, however, lead to interconnected networks where people's participation is limited, and interactions occur within closed boundaries.

Think of a grassroots movement advocating for climate action in a low grid society, where diverse members interact freely. In contrast, a corporate boardroom where only elite individuals share ideas within strict company boundaries exemplifies a high grid environment, showing how openness vs. exclusiveness affects social dynamics.

And allocation of roles is like achievement what you are; what you have achieved but in case of high, it is like ascribed, what your father was, what your mother was, whatever ancestor was, you become like caste system, okay and resource allocations; in case of low grid, it is like egalitarian, everybody is equal, everybody has the same opportunity but in case your hierarchical; in high, it is hierarchical.

The allocation of roles in low grid societies is based on individual achievements, meaning that people earn their positions through merit. However, in high grid societies, roles are often ascribed based on family background, reinforcing social hierarchies like caste systems, which dictate resource access and opportunities.

In a startup environment where promotions are based on performance (low grid), anyone can succeed regardless of their background. Conversely, in a traditional family business where the son inherits the managerial position without experience (high grid), the allocation and rise in status are pre-determined, emphasizing how different systems affect fairness and chance.

For the individualist, they believe that nature is like no matter how much human disturb it, it will; they can handle it, nature can handle it, it is super-powerful, so for your own well-being, for your own achievement for your own success, you can utilize the nature as much as you wish and okay, this myth of nature shows that there is no need for control or cooperations, people are free to use the nature.

In this chunk, individualist perspectives assert that nature is resilient and can withstand human intervention. This promotes an attitude of unrestricted exploitation of natural resources without concern for sustainability, reflecting a belief that individual success does not require cooperation with others or control over environmental use.

This can be likened to a person who believes that continuously exploiting a forest for timber is acceptable, as they think nature will replenish itself. This highlights individualistic values where personal gain is prioritized over ecological balance, often leading to detrimental environmental results.

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