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Charles Eisenstein’s proposal for a Trusted Disclosure Agreement resonated with me because it dismantles fear-based business structures. He shows how NDAs, intended to protect information, have evolved into symbols of doubt — mirroring a broader trend where institutions rely on control mechanisms instead of fostering genuine trust.

I find a similar theme explored in Adam Curtis’s documentary “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”. In the first episode “Bloodshed on Wolf Mountain” Curtis illustrates how collective distrust has been entrenched in modern systems of power. Movements driven by ideals of liberation were co-opted or fractured as paranoia seeped in. The documentary exhibits how institutions, instead of nurturing collective empowerment, turned to performative displays of authority and control, eroding their own legitimacy in the process. As I believe Curtis’s work suggests, trust may be one of the most revolutionary acts we have left in a world that thrives on fear.

Inspired by the proposal, I created the TDA page on my site, as a practical application of this vision. This page reflects a step toward relationships rooted in confidence, transparency, and shared accountability. Charles, thank you for sparking this reflection and offering a tangible path forward for meaningful business interactions.