New public design for government.

 How could we design pleasure, internal safety, and peace of mind, and deliverance from the evil of others' designs?   THE RESPONSE IS IN: Designing a system or environment that prioritizes internal safety, peace of mind, and protection from the "evil of others" requires a multi-layered approach that blends ethical technology, social architecture, and psychological safety.

Here is a conceptual framework for such a design:

1. Architectural Peace of Mind (Environment)

• Biophilic Design: Incorporate natural elements (light, plants, water) which are scientifically proven to reduce cortisol and promote "pleasure" through a sense of biological belonging.

• Defensible Space: Utilize urban planning principles that create clear boundaries between public and private spaces, providing a sense of "internal safety" without the need for aggressive barriers.

• Soundscapes: Design environments that prioritize acoustic comfort, filtering out high-stress urban noise in favor of "pink noise" or silence to foster internal reflection.

2. Digital "Internal Safety" (Technology)

• Privacy by Design: Systems should operate on local-first data processing. When users feel their thoughts and actions aren't being tracked or monetized, they achieve a state of "peace of mind."

• Digital Sovereignty: Give users total control over their digital borders. Protection from the "evil of others" in a digital sense means robust encryption and the ability to instantly "sever" connections with toxic actors or platforms.

• Nudging for Wellbeing: Instead of engagement-based algorithms that trigger anxiety, design interfaces that encourage "slow tech," mindfulness, and meaningful connection.

3. Social Delivery from "Evil of Others" (Policy & Culture)

• Restorative Justice Systems: Move away from punitive designs toward systems that focus on healing and community accountability. This reduces the fear of "evil" by addressing the root causes of harmful behavior.

• Radical Transparency in Power: Design governance where decision-making is visible. "Evil" often thrives in opacity; transparency serves as a disinfectant that provides citizens with peace of mind regarding those in authority.

• Pro-Social Incentives: Structure social and economic systems to reward cooperation rather than exploitation. When the "design" of society makes it easier to be kind than to be harmful, internal safety becomes the default state.

4. Psychological Integration (The Individual)

• Agency and Autonomy: Design systems that empower the individual to make choices. Helplessness is the enemy of peace; design should provide "affordances"—clear ways for a person to help themselves and others.

• Resilience Education: Incorporate mental health and emotional intelligence into the core "design" of education, giving people the internal tools to maintain peace of mind even when external conditions are challenging.

In essence, to design for these qualities, we must move away from efficiency-first design and toward humanity-first design—where the "delivery from evil" is achieved not by building higher walls, but by fostering deeper connections and more secure foundations.