Principles#

For using and designing tools

Existing movements have developed sets of principles that operate within the ideological sphere of the Techno-Socialist exit. Below are some of these principles:

• FOSS (Free and Open Source Software)
  Encompasses free software and open-source software, guaranteeing the “Four Essential Freedoms” to study, modify, and redistribute code.
• Platform Socialism
  “Ensures that the social and economic benefits of digital technology are shared more equitably throughout society.” — James Muldoon
• Permacomputing
  • Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst
  • Care for All Hardware — Especially the Chips
  • Consider Carefully the Interaction Between Simplicity, Complexity and Scale
  • Keep It Flexible
• Local-First Software
  • No spinners: your work at your fingertips
  • Your work is not trapped on one device
  • The network is optional
  • Seamless collaboration with your colleagues
  • The Long Now (data longevity)
  • Security and privacy by default
  • You retain ultimate ownership and control

These movements collectively provide the ethical, technical, and practical foundation for Techno-Socialist Exit.