> Reducing Friction In The Value Flow Living Stories are designed to lower friction in the smiley economy. For children: - they get a quick, tangible output from their effort - they can see and replay their own work in a form that feels “real” and shareable - they understand that each Living Story corresponds to a smiley and moves the project forward For elders: - they receive polished, accessible media, not just raw files - they can consume the stories easily on a tablet, TV or audio player - they can reply through simple buttons, short recordings or a helper, turning their response into part of the artwork For adults and project stewards: - each Living Story becomes a visible unit of progress - funders and book club members can see exactly what their flowers helped unlock - curation, archiving and sharing become easier because each story has a clear identifier Because the story is wrapped as a discrete artefact, it can travel across platforms without losing its identity.