**The Parliament of Things** is inspired by actor network theory and the Parliament of Things, which in turn was inspired by deep ecology. Here we are not wed to the detail, or any prior implementation - rather we borrow from it where it makes sense.
Our aim rather is to construct a Digital Institution. We are motivated to build. We take is as given that such an institution is a life-like structure that will (need to) evolve. We are aware that its design is mostly concerned with how this evolution will take place.
Below we outline or sketch the core design principles we use in the construction. They can be synthesized in a single sentance: > Love of diversity is the essence of life
# Flow
We are not as interested in building a Parliament as we are motivated to buidl an empty space that is capable of unfolding towards a parliament. It is not a thing we are building but an assembly. This is: > Flow, evolution or change is life-like
# Diversity This is a core value. It is a descriptor of a form of structure that is conducive to life. This is abosolutely not a progressive or populist term. Rather its application is dark, uncomfortable and puzzling. It is ugly. > An ecology is a structure that requires diversity
# Love
This is the energy or spark. It is also a focus on the purpose, and deep values as balanced by the energetic financing of the activities. It is the folow of blood that carries the oxygen, sugars are othr life-giving nutients to all parts of the Body Politic.