Dignity First

No pity, no hierarchy, no othering

Dignity vs Efficiency → Choose Dignity

Dignity is the foundation of the Love Economy. Every design decision, every interaction, every word we use is filtered through this lens: does this uphold the dignity of all participants? We reject the charity model that creates dependency. Instead, we build systems where everyone participates as equals, where every person's contribution is recognized and valued.

In Practice

How we apply Dignity First in real decisions.

Describing Love Farmers to donors

Not This

Help these poor communities by donating

This Instead

Partner with skilled meditators who create real value

Designing the user interface

Not This

Simplified version for "developing world users"

This Instead

Symbol-based interface accessible to everyone

Handling verification

Not This

Require government ID and KYC for all users

This Instead

Community-based verification that respects local context

How We Live This

Concrete ways Dignity First shows up in our work.

We never use terms like "beneficiary," "recipient," or "underprivileged"
Love Farmers are portrayed as skilled practitioners creating value
Donors are described as "participants" who also receive love
Community verification respects local trust networks
Interface design assumes intelligence, not illiteracy
Credits are "earned," not "given" or "granted"

Dignity First isn't just a principle we believe — it's a practice we embody every day.

Words to Remember

"We don't give love. We exchange it."

Core philosophy

"Every person who meditates is a value creator."

On Love Farmers

"Dignity is not a nice-to-have. It's the foundation."

Decision principle

Related Values

Our values work together to guide every decision.

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Join a community where values aren't just statements — they're the foundation of everything we build.