- Ecological Harmony (E-Level)
This axis measures the degree to which a civilization lives in balance with its planetary environment. At the lowest levels, civilizations exploit ecosystems unsustainably, destabilizing their own life-support systems. At the highest levels, civilizations act as stewards and regenerators, not just preserving ecosystems but actively enriching them. In some cultural worldviews, this is not technological advancement but moral responsibility — an ethic of kinship with all life.