What is it
Shaping the Social Fabric explores how shared meaning, trust, and coordination are formed in fragmented social environments. It focuses on how humans relate, belong, and make sense together during fragmentation and division.
Why is it important
Breakdowns in shared reality undermine cooperation, legitimacy, and collective action. Without new ways to rebuild coherence and trust, societies risk sliding into fragmentation without the capacity to respond collectively.
Where We Work
The Frontier Domains of this theme examine where social cohesion is under strain. They focus on the forces disrupting shared understanding, belonging, and coordination. These domains identify the conditions under which new forms of sensemaking and social trust must be rebuilt. They mark the front lines of social coherence during The Great Transition.
SHAPING THE SOCIAL FABRIC
FRONTIER DOMAINS
Relationship Dynamics:
FOSTERING SHARED CULTURE
How we strengthen and build a shared culture that benefits all members of society.
TRUST:
BUILDING TRUST DURING TRANSITION
How we develop sustainable sources of trust that are stable in volatile times.
COLLECTIVE Change:
STEWARDING COLLECTIVE DIRECTION
How we activate and advance mutually beneficial outcomes with groups of people.