Everywhere we look, increasing polarization and adherence to a hyper-competitive, zero-sum creed has contributed to a breakdown of human connection and compassion.At Zuzalu Taiwan, we are experimenting with a city of true connections, fostering collaboration.

By adopting our two principled designs: (1) collective sense-making and (2) exploring human connections, we will adopt a relational identity system building on top of ZuPass for our residents to expand their trust in the network. The connections will be formed through expressions of gratitude, altruistic behaviors, and well-structured communication. The funds will be used for securing the venue and anchoring our scope immediately with more details below.

Overview

ZuTaiwan is a 4-week pop-up city taking place in Taiwan in August this year. Zuzalu is a wonderful environment for experimenting with an innovative form of governance, and Taiwan is a hub for civic technology. Combining the two, we hope to explore the edge of trust, connections, and collaboration. One fundamental concept supporting our design is Plurality, a movement advocating for collaboration across differences. Throughout the 4 weeks event, we will invite up to 200 individuals to join the network as residents in the city, each individual will have their unique level of commitment to the city.

Objectives

• To explore the edge of trust, connections, and collaboration, creating a plural city.
• To utilize tools that bridge differences and foster true communication.
• To explore Taiwan and its unique setup for plural development.
• To have fun and enjoy good company with one another.