Munger’s idea of a “seamless web of deserved trust” is about relationships that work without friction because the people involved have earned each other’s confidence over time. > Trust compounds slowly, like interest, until it becomes assumed and unspoken. That’s what he and Buffett built over decades, trust so strong it allowed for blunt honesty, shared judgment, and simple cooperation without much structure. This reminds me that this kind of trust isn’t built through clever systems or contracts. It starts early, with integrity, consistency, and choosing who to work with carefully. Spend years with unreliable or manipulative people, and trust becomes impossible. But with the right people, it compounds quietly into something rare and powerful. > Toxic environments slowly corrode judgment and self-respect. The longer you stay, the more you rationalize behavior you once found unacceptable. You either bend your values to survive or break under the weight of distrust. That’s why leaving isn’t just about finding a better job, it’s about preserving your ability to trust and be trusted. ``` The “seamless web” Munger spoke about can’t exist around manipulation or fear. It grows only where people act with integrity, even when it costs them in the short run. Walking away from the wrong environment is often the first real act of building that kind of trust. ``` Ref: - [[Founder Led Not Founder Lost - Why Ownership Matters]] - [[Confront the brutal facts - yet never lose faith]] - [[Trusting everything everywhere#So what?]] - [[Themes shaping 2025#2. Less AI: The Rise of Authenticity and Curated Digital Ecosystems]]]] - [[Supercredibility]] - [[Matt Mochary]] - [[WebSummit Qatar x Regional Go To Market Reflections#Key Insights]] - [[zero-knowledge proofs]]