Circuit gnomes live in exended family homes where the elders raise the young while the parents and others work. Elders are caretakers until they cannot handle their responsibilities, and then they are cared for by other elders. Elders are retired workers. Families send the young to schools that teach them the basics of science, math, logic, and other subjects, and when they complete this basic education, they are encouraged into one of the major fields: electrical engineering, electrician, inventor, meteorologist, etc. If they choose one of these, they go to a specialized schoool. If not, they must apprentice or learn independently.

The circuit gnome nation is governed by technical guilds and town councils, who choose officials to run the nation. The guilds and the councils are often at odds, and guild members may not vote for council members (nor council members be in a guild). Guild leaders are chosen by the guilds through voting. Councils handle civil and criminal matters through a magistrate system.

Technology is highly revered by circuit gnomes, and electrical devices are their pride and joy. Use of electricity is their primary work, so they have very advanced gadgets, machines, and devices. However, because they are so focused, sometimes, they are behind in other areas.