A decade ago, I published the first issue of 3vies Magazine, Volume 30. The very first piece I ever wrote was an article titled “Becoming a Better Human.” It was the spark that set in motion an entire year of creating and publishing a print magazine. Ten years later, those words feel more relevant than ever.

Recently, listening to Mustafa Suleyman on Sinead Bovell’s podcast I’ve Got Questions, I was struck by his statement: “the goal of technology is to improve the lot of all humanity.” His words carried me back to that very first article—its spirit, its urgency, and its timelessness.

One of the biggest challenges for any human or company is learning how to effectively update their belief system. It's learning to introduce tiny new concepts and finding new paths. Change is a daily occurrence for those seeking progress. The first step in anything life-changing is becoming aware of one's desire to change. Next is transitioning that desire into actions and feedback loops. Then, consistent action over time. In short, this is reorienting people on how to alter their decision-making process.

This paper explores the evolution of compensation and value exchange, which is shifting from a measure of productivity to a reflection of alignment, access, and contribution. These shifts are transforming the very foundation of our economies. From extractive systems, measured by productivity and anchored in a scarcity mindset, to systems of collective growth, access, and contribution, rooted in an abundance mindset that values nourishment and mutual flourishing.