Jul 26 2012: The root of the problem is that in order to run our society we have to exchange goods or services. It is a simple and primitive rule wich has been in place forever. Unless we replace this rule with more efficient ones, than we will have the rotten society that you live in today, and it will only get worse.
If we replace this rule then every decision that we make would have to be in the interest of human kind and not for the single person. Oil companies, car manufacturers the drug cartels they all run based on the same rule.
Can I suggest that we come up with a set of rules where exchanging is not required? Instead come up with a set of rules where the common goal is the survival and progress of human kind. For instance a rule could be that in a future world we should all give and get from society no one exempt.
Jul 21 2012: The root of the problem is that in order to run our society we have to exchange goods or services. If you think about it is a simple and primitive rule wich has been in place forever. Unless we replace this rule with a more efficient one than we will have the society that you live in today.
Can I suggest that we come up with a set of rule where exchanging is not required? For instance a rule could be that in a future world we should all give and get from society.
Jun 21 2012: I understand your point Zac. Nevertheless I am not convinced that we need a system based on exchange in order to make our society work.
We could instead give and get no one would be excluded from this rule. Everyone must give something or a service to society in order to get something back.
I can think of 6 things that we should all get regardless of what we contribute to society.
1) Water
2) Food
3) Shelter
4) Medical care
5) Education
6) A mean of transport
Jun 21 2012: Thanks for all your replies.
Bartering or credit contracts are always based on the principle of exchanging something or services.
I am instead looking for a rule or set of rules where exchange is not necessary.
1. you give, but you don't receive. i doubt you want that.
2. you get, but you don't give. it is luring, but where do you plan to get things if nobody gives?
3. you don't get and don't give. this is the neanderthal way of life, and not very pleasant.
What about:
4. you must give and you must get ??
Why do we have to exchange goods or services in order to survive? Why cannot we support each other
without exchanging?
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If we replace this rule then every decision that we make would have to be in the interest of human kind and not for the single person. Oil companies, car manufacturers the drug cartels they all run based on the same rule.
Can I suggest that we come up with a set of rules where exchanging is not required? Instead come up with a set of rules where the common goal is the survival and progress of human kind. For instance a rule could be that in a future world we should all give and get from society no one exempt.
Can anyone suggest any more rules?
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Can I suggest that we come up with a set of rule where exchanging is not required? For instance a rule could be that in a future world we should all give and get from society.
Can anyone suggest any more rules?
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We could instead give and get no one would be excluded from this rule. Everyone must give something or a service to society in order to get something back.
I can think of 6 things that we should all get regardless of what we contribute to society.
1) Water
2) Food
3) Shelter
4) Medical care
5) Education
6) A mean of transport
Can you think of something else?
A comment on Conversation: Can you suggest a different or better rule/s to use in our society instead of the current exchange rule?
Bartering or credit contracts are always based on the principle of exchanging something or services.
I am instead looking for a rule or set of rules where exchange is not necessary.
1. you give, but you don't receive. i doubt you want that.
2. you get, but you don't give. it is luring, but where do you plan to get things if nobody gives?
3. you don't get and don't give. this is the neanderthal way of life, and not very pleasant.
What about:
4. you must give and you must get ??
Why do we have to exchange goods or services in order to survive? Why cannot we support each other
without exchanging?