The Philosophy of Place

The city's concentric layout is directly inspired by Île René-Levasseur, the "Eye of Quebec." Located in the Manicouagan Reservoir, this circular island is surrounded by a ring of water, naturally forming a mandala—a symbol of wholeness and unity.

In Kin City, this translates to a design where knowledge is not hierarchical (top-down), but radial. The Central Hub anchors the ecosystem, while distinct zones (Education, Ethics, Innovation) radiate outward. Just as a mandala guides a meditator toward the center, our city guides users toward the core values of the movement.

The highest point on René-Levasseur Island is Mount Babel. In ancient myth, Babel represented the fragmentation of languages and the loss of shared understanding. Kin City inverts this myth.

Our central "Tower of Knowledge" stands for communion. Through AI-driven translation and the universal language of ethics (Ethikos), diverse voices are unified rather than scattered. It is a place where humanity comes together to speak a common language of progress and preservation.

We use a city metaphor because the human brain is evolved for spatial navigation. Flat menus and lists are abstract; places are memorable.

• Memory Palaces: You remember that "Debates" happen in the Plaza similarly to how you remember where the library is in your hometown.
• Contextual Learning: Knowledge isn't isolated. Seeing the "Innovation Lab" next to the "Art Gallery" subconsciously teaches that technology and creativity are neighbors.
• Serendipity: In a menu, you only find what you search for. In a city, you stumble upon new ideas simply by "walking" down the street.