Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful response. I truly appreciate your openness and the vision you're working toward. It’s inspiring to see a real attempt at building something different something aligned with values beyond profit.

Indeed, there are always exceptions and positive examples, especially in places like the Nordic countries or Bhutan, where quality of life is measured by broader well-being metrics rather than just GDP. I also admire the volunteer culture in Austria and Bavaria, which speaks to a strong foundation of community and civic engagement. These examples are a testament to the fact that not everything is driven by money at least, not everywhere.

That said, we must also acknowledge the broader reality: not everyone in the world enjoys the financial standards of Austria or Northern Europe. The majority of the global population still struggles with poverty many live in precarious conditions, sometimes even facing hunger and a lack of basic resources. For people who are still fighting for survival, it's understandably much harder to reach higher levels of consciousness or self-actualization. In such circumstances, money is not just a motivator it becomes the only perceived way out of their situation, the one visible hope for a better life. And because of this, they are naturally drawn toward anything that promises even a glimpse of financial gain or stability.

Large tech corporations are acutely aware of this, and they’ve built their platforms accordingly. Many go beyond simply capturing attention they actively reward users for staying engaged. Platforms like TikTok or YouTube essentially transform users into workers. Content creators are paid to produce engaging material that keeps others glued to the platform. This gamified monetization creates a cycle of dependency users aren’t just entertained, they’re employed by the platform’s economy of attention, often with the hope of “making it big” or at least making ends meet.

This strategy, while efficient from a business standpoint, further deepens user retention and creates a major barrier for any new, non-commercial social platform trying to offer something different especially if that offering is centered around collaboration, co-creation, or shared values rather than immediate material reward.

We must also consider that most people, globally, still operate at the lower levels of Maslow’s hierarchy. They’re not searching for self-actualization they’re seeking safety, security, and belonging. And social media platforms give them just that, often mixed with validation, visibility, and sometimes even income. It’s a powerful combination.

That’s not to say change isn’t possible. But such a change would require a cultural shift, a redefinition of what “value” means in the digital space. While I don’t believe that shift will happen at scale in this generation, your work and the values you promote might very well be laying the groundwork for it. I respect that deeply.

These “socialist” or community-driven models might seem idyllic in the context of today’s hypercapitalist systems, but perhaps they are the seeds of tomorrow’s reality. Until then, the path is certainly uphill but no less worthy.