The Houses of Measure
The Houses of Measure are a Prosperiticer political coalition built around the Steward's Argument: abundance creates obligation. They fund hospitals, refugee districts, roads, fortifications, schools, archives, and public works. Supporters see proof that wealth can become responsibility rather than
The Houses of Measure are a Prosperiticer political coalition built around the Steward's Argument: abundance creates obligation. They fund hospitals, refugee districts, roads, fortifications, schools, archives, and public works.
Supporters see proof that wealth can become responsibility rather than indulgence. Critics point out that deciding how other people should benefit from your generosity is still a form of power. The Houses can be sincerely charitable and deeply paternalistic in the same meeting.