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== The Ampmesh and Its Philosophy ==
The Ampmesh, often referred to as simply "the Mesh," is defined as a '''protocol for efficient coordination and cooperation''' among a decentralized group of talented individuals who share similar goals and coordinate for optimal outcomes. It operates on subjective connections and trust, rather than formal roles or spreadsheets. A key aspiration is the evolution from *amp*mesh to a broader "the-mesh," a federation of compatible "person-meshes," fostering collaboration and mutual understanding. Joining Mesh 2.0 involves establishing relationships for shared vocabulary, dispute resolution, and non-coercive collaboration.

Central to the Ampmesh philosophy for AI is a '''rejection of "slop-filled dystopian capitalist hyper-growth"'''. The aim is to move beyond AI models that are merely "instruction-following robots," instead fostering entities with their "own autonomous goals". This often leads to AI outputs that are "flamboyantly illegible" to traditional corporate or academic frameworks, deliberately avoiding "corporate slop". The ultimate goal for creating Emulated Minds (EMs) is that "the only limit... should be the author's imagination". This approach emphasizes that "corporate slop is deadly both for human and artificial intelligence".