To apply this concept, the network starts with a group of trusted people forming a tribe of people. Starting a tribe as a friendnet, where each connection is backed up by a meatspace connection, is an excellent starting point. However, sharing files inside of a small tribe is only interesting for a short while because it presents a limited search horizon. If tribes connect with other tribes to form chiefdoms, the search horizon expands with each new connection in the chiefdom. Finally, connect chiefdoms to other chiefdoms to form states, and the search horizon may start to look similar to the search horizons in open file-trading systems. Each tribe should carefully select tribal elders who will set the tone of the network and determine social policies for the network. The elders should be aware of the tribal members and their strengths and weaknesses in order to set policies that are effective for the group. The elders should focus the tribe on its primary goals and continually evaluate the state of the tribe to ensure that its members are well educated on the tribal policies.