Moat
Definition:
A liminal barrier that both contains and isolates, marking the space between insiders and outsiders while creating power asymmetry through controlled access and mobility.
Key Attributes:
- Containment vs. Confinement: Creates a space of stability and protection but also limits freedom and mobility for those within its boundaries.
- Walled Gardens: Functions as an enclosed ecosystem (physical or digital) where access is controlled and curated, limiting interaction with external environments.
- Buffer & Boundary: Acts as a protective layer that prevents free flow of resources, information, or people while defining who can move and who cannot.