credism: the belief in value

Credism is the belief in value. Value takes on many forms, but these forms can be broadly classified in one of two categories: social and economic. Social value refers to the principles and views held by individuals. More deeply, it reflects the culmination of interactions with the self and with other individuals. Economic value refers to the network of goods and services underwritten by capital. This network and the transactions within it forms the foundation of the economy.

As time goes on, the distinction between between social and economic value blurs. One instance where this happens all the time: the media. The media carefully crafts information for the masses with the intent of promoting an agenda or boosting viewership statistics or both. The bias in this information is characteristically apparent, yet people often take the information at face value. With the advent of the internet, the need for a responsible way of transacting social and economic value has never been greater.

Credism is the belief in value, but it’s also much more than that. It’s about exercising our social value in ways that can drive economic value. It’s also about bringing truth and awareness to the opposite circumstance--where economic value attempts to drive social value. Credism is only spread by its participants, but the effect it intends leaves a lasting impact on the lives of others.