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共信写作2025 · 破名篇

sci/acc Manifesto

We find ourselves amid an unprecedented era of transformation. Decentralized monetary systems are taking root in rapid succession, as Satoshi Nakamoto and Vitalik Buterin’s trust-minimization frameworks unravel long-standing barriers of authority. Meanwhile, the swift advances in quantum computing and artificial intelligence continue to expand the limits of human understanding. In parallel, the virtual and physical boundaries are steadily dissolving, sparking new waves of imagination and curiosity. These forces converge into a profound shift in both thought and technology, empowering everyone to seize emerging opportunities—be it as an independent explorer, a groundbreaking developer, or the next visionary mind.

This transformation goes beyond technology; it’s also a profound cultural and philosophical shift. New trust systems are unlocking greater creativity and encouraging us to rethink the goals and boundaries of science. Today, anyone can achieve "scientific sovereignty," overcoming obstacles like geographical limitations, funding, and education to drive their research and innovation. Whether designing experiments at home or collecting data for studies, individuals bring grassroots wisdom and passion into the scientific community. When science is no longer controlled by a select few, diverse ideas and inspirations can lead to amazing new possibilities.

Sci/acc has emerged from this wave of change. It breaks down academic, disciplinary, and cultural barriers, inviting anyone with curiosity and dedication to join a new research ecosystem. Our vision extends beyond Earth to the vastness of space, where every bold idea has the potential to take root. We have established seven core principles aimed at creating a more open, efficient, and sustainable scientific framework for our time. Let’s work together to dismantle traditional constraints, embrace trust-minimizing governance, and build flexible research resources that drive civilization toward a brighter and more expansive future.

sci/acc Declaration

1) Mutual Entanglement: Reaching a Higher-Dimensional Inter-Subjective Reality

We aspire to foster deep “entanglement” in both thought and practice, working together to redefine how science is conducted by enhancing, expanding, and upgrading today’s research infrastructure. By harnessing digital networks and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, we create opportunities for diverse fields of knowledge and creativity to converge. This interconnected approach empowers researchers to accelerate discoveries and deliver practical solutions that address complex challenges across all areas of science.

2) Cooperative Creation: Especially Through Cross-Disciplinary Innovation

In this era of unprecedented transformation, emerging technologies are redefining the very foundations of social sciences, while the most groundbreaking innovations are born at the confluence of disciplines. Whether it’s the synergy between art and engineering, the fusion of quantum physics and biology, or the revolutionary insights from space exploration shaping material science, these intersections push the boundaries of what is possible.

The rise of computational social science exemplifies the need for interdisciplinary approaches, as traditional research methods struggle to address the disruptions brought by technological singularity. Social sciences face a redefinition of their subject matter and methodologies, highlighting the urgency of understanding human collaboration with AI and other advanced tools. This transformation underscores the importance of fostering new disciplines that emerge from the fusion of existing fields, creating entirely new frameworks of knowledge.

While group diversity is a proven pathway to innovative insights, it often comes with challenges such as friction, miscommunication, and potential breakpoints. Thoughtful group construction, purpose-driven team design, and steadfast support are essential to overcoming these barriers and harnessing the full potential of diverse, interdisciplinary teams.

Commitments:

By fostering cooperative creation and encouraging collaboration across diverse fields, a research environment is established where new disciplines can emerge—turning pioneering ideas into practical solutions for society’s most pressing challenges. Through pluralistic metric creation on open state data networks, transparent and adaptable frameworks amplify the effectiveness of cross-disciplinary efforts, ensuring human ingenuity and collective innovation drive transformative change.

3) Open-Source Framework: Laying the Foundation for Open Science

Collaboration and transparency are the bedrock of scientific progress, with openness at its core. To advance the future of knowledge, a clear and robust licensing framework must underpin open science, ensuring accountability, inclusivity, and equitable access to shared discoveries.

To establish such a framework, it is critical to evaluate and adopt licensing practices from trusted repositories such as those provided by the Open Source Initiative (https://opensource.org/licenses). This ensures alignment with globally recognized standards and enhances the ecosystem's credibility. By choosing the appropriate licenses, contributors' rights are safeguarded while fostering a collaborative environment.

Core Measures:

By incorporating these measures, the sci/acc ecosystem lays the foundation for a thriving and equitable open research environment that combines transparency, accountability, and innovation.


4) Collective Acceleration: Optimizing and Decentralizing Public Scientific Systems

Progress in science demands powerful momentum. By cutting through unnecessary bureaucracy and embracing decentralized approaches, research efficiency can be elevated, providing a stronger foundation for advancing critical fields while promoting global collaboration.

Key Focus:

By integrating streamlined processes with decentralized and collaborative methods, the sci/acc ecosystem optimizes the scientific landscape, creating a high-impact, globally connected, and inclusive research environment.

5) Equitable Public IP: Balancing Shared Access with Fair Incentives

A select few should not monopolize research outcomes, nor should contributors be denied well-deserved rewards.

Proposal: Construct a decentralized intellectual property framework that navigates the space between communal usage and individual rights. Guarantee tangible benefits for open-source work and meaningful contributors, diminishing the stifling effects of rigid patent constraints.

6) Fluid Research Assets: Facilitating Incubation and Collaboration

Science is no longer confined to papers or laboratory experiments—it spans groundbreaking materials, innovative prototypes, rich datasets, and transformative ideas. These are not just valuable "research assets" but foundational elements of a larger open science ecosystem that champions the free flow of knowledge and fosters equitable, collaborative progress.

Blockchain and decentralized technologies play a key role in enabling transparent and efficient management of these resources. By establishing systems for rightful attribution and access control, these tools support an ecosystem where the value of contributions is recognized without compromising the principles of openness and collaboration.

Decentralized financing (DeFi) strategies can further draw wider social and community funding, breaking traditional bottlenecks and tackling issues like profit-driven priorities, cultural and gender biases, and restrictive policies. By balancing open access with appropriate safeguards, we create an environment where knowledge can thrive while preserving the integrity of research contributions.

7) Trustless Governance: Building Genuine Confidence Through Autonomy

Excessive reliance on centralized institutions often leads to unfair distribution of resources and even academic corruption. We uphold a “trustless yet trustworthy” approach to reimagining how research is governed.

8) Reproducible, Replicable, Reusable: AI and Information Management

Code and data must be treated as first-class citizens in the research ecosystem, with proper incentives for their publication and reuse. To achieve this:

By embedding these principles into the ecosystem, we create a more robust and sustainable foundation for innovation and discovery.

Making Science Great Through Everyone’s Passion

The purpose of sci/acc is to ensure that anyone moved by the unknown can join the scientific endeavor, emancipating research from the cloister of the “ivory tower.” We are forging a more inclusive, creative, higher-dimensional scientific community through openness, collaboration, self-rule, and collective acceleration. Today’s seed may begin as a tiny spark on Earth, but tomorrow, it could take root on the Moon or Mars, blossoming into boundless potential.

This is a journey that spans technology, culture, and outer space—a quest to usher in a truly “sovereign era of science.” Let us move forward together, nurturing genuine entanglement, collaborative invention, and open-source principles. Embrace this accelerating momentum, extending our horizons to realms yet unexplored.

Postscript: The boundaries of science do not reside solely behind institutional walls but thrive in our boundless curiosity about the unknown. May each person discover a unique role in this transformation, channeling enthusiasm and resolve so that our shared vision may shine with its rightful brilliance.

Authors

This manifesto represents a collective effort, contributed by individuals across diverse roles and organizations within the decentralized science and open collaboration community.

If you would like to add your name, handle, or organization, please feel free to contribute. Together, we shape the future of science.