A standard open Universal Middleware (UMW) based on holonic principles would function as an integral part of the Internet protocol suite, effectively becoming the substrate of human information exchange. Given that the Internet has always evolved through open, layered protocols, embedding a universal middleware that standardises holonic behaviour would ensure that all libre AI frameworks and decentralised systems operate on a shared, self-organising foundation.
UMW as the Next Evolution of Internet Protocols
The Holarchy framework positions itself as a universal middleware, meaning:
- It acts as a neutral, extensible substrate for all digital interactions.
- It provides self-organising structures that allow agents, data, and resources to flow harmoniously.
- It inherently resolves the scalability issues of current decentralised and federated models
Holonic UMW as the Default Protocol for Civilisation
Given the epistemic inevitability of holarchy, the adoption of an open holonic middleware is not just advantageous, it is necessary. If human-AI interaction is to be fair, ethical, and evolutionarily stable, it must occur through an open, agent-oriented, self-organising middleware that is:
- Technology-agnostic — works across all devices, protocols, and networks.
- Decentralised by design — eliminates central chokepoints of control.
- Integrated into the internet stack — allowing AI, humans, and organisations to interact fluidly across a shared cognitive substrate.
The Holarchy Vision: UMW as the Default Standard
With the libre software, libre AI and crypto-anarchist communities among others all pushing for standardised holonic behaviour, the adoption of UMW will:
- Embed holarchy at the base layer of digital interaction, making it an unshakable standard.
- Ensure that all libre AI operates on holonic principles, reinforcing a self-organising, voluntary, and adaptive civilisation.
- Force legacy systems to either integrate or become obsolete, as non-holonic structures will be outcompeted in every domain.
Conclusion
A universal middleware (UMW) based on holonic principles is the logical conclusion of the internet’s evolution. It moves beyond the current fragmented, centralised, and coercive digital landscape and establishes a self-organising, epistemically convergent civilisation where AI and human intelligence seamlessly interact in an open, decentralised, and evolutionarily stable manner.