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Originally posted by Glargod
reply to post by Amaterasu
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That's why Linux failed, right? All those People creating for Betterment for free with just name recognition as payment? It turns out that if One can follow One's bliss (with needs and most wants met), One will do what is needed.
As for the (statistically non-existent) People who break laws to break laws...there is no solution. But We can deal with Them as We do now. Lock Them up - but with all the amenities except travel and social interaction. Statistically speaking, ALL crimes are committed with a money/power/energy motive. Remove that and statistically there will be no crime.
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I agree with the fact that we all need to help each other. I try to use as much Open Source software, not for the fact that I am thrifty, but rather because I believe that groups who concentrate their efforts to make things of value is, IMO, of greater worth than groups who concentrate their effort to benefit the net worth of a few.
This world needs more "not for profit" groups who would focus on R&D, Social Growth, real NEWS and overall betterment and evolution of our global race (without prejudice).
As for the unlawful persons, I would suggest ousting them as a community. As you state, there is no real solution, but there are some beings who are of a true detrimental nature to society. To further reinforce your point on the removal of money/power/energy motives, I would suggest that the number of laws be reduced to a memorable amount. Often people struggle with a Justice of the peace's argument that "not knowing the law is no defense". I would like to argue that we aught to use common sense, but sadly, common sense is no longer that common.
There should be a group of Moral and Ethical Laws, as well as Natural Laws, but only laws that would be truly fair and just. after all "An unjust law is no law at all." Augustine of Hippo
Originally posted by Viesczy
You're right about solar/wind not returning the same level of energy as the chemical release of energy at this moment. I believe that there is a well orchestrated, concerted effort to ensure that we're never going to get off of fossil fuels due to the fact that FAR too many rich guys will cease being as rich.
A general comment about alt energy and in no way directed at anyone
Any faulting solar/wind/tide energy for its lack of output is a bit dubious; what generation are these technologies as compared to existing technology generations?
If we faulted cars when when they were in only generation 2 we'd still be riding horses.
Necessity is the mother of invention. If it was necessary that we generate all of our engergy by non fossil fuel means, those non fossil fuel means would be generated right quick and in a jiffy, but until there is no necessity to do so we won't see much growth in those fields as there is too much money against those fields or buying the patents/designs/IT for those fields. Rich folks want to stay rich.
Derek
Originally posted by SquirrelNutz
This is a very interesting thread - I mean, really, I truly find it interesting. But, has also given me some questions.
First off, can someone please explain to me how free energy is supposed to be the end all, be all of human existence? I mean *work* still needs to be performed on some level, and isn't that what ultimately gives something 'value'?
Next, we act like it will eliminate the need for money, non-renewable resources (obv), and competition. Isn't it competition (and greed) responsible for creativity and innovation? The desire to get ahead?
Sorry, just trying to understand.
Originally posted by mrZlu
hells yea this is going ta make me car sooo fast!
will this black energy stuff make my face gross?
like the last time I turned to the dark side?Text
honestly though I'm stoked.
I need to get on my meditation horse
get up earlier
and start lifting me body more
need ta get ready fer me new boots.
i just ask they aren't made oh styrofoam...
Originally posted by MicDiesal37
OP let me first say what an amazing topic... i been discussing this with my father and my friends and they've brought up some questions that you answered here perfectly for me. The laws and the whole ideology behind it is amazing. Just think, no money. Everyone would just be able to live like were supposed to. All the stressors and most crimes are due to monetary concerns to begin with, this might even solve insecurity for women! (just playen that'll never happen)
I'm going to have to come back and read the links from your original post when i have a little more time, but just reading through the thread you have already built upon my original idea and i would like to see how far you've taken it.
Thank you for the knowledge sir
Originally posted by Amaterasu
Also... When money is removed, the "rich" now will not LOSE anything - They can still vacation in the Hamptons, own twenty houses, have Their fetes, and so on. The ONLY thing They will lose is Their power over Others. We all may choose the level of lifestyle that suits Us - even that of today's power elite. They will not drop in the standard of living They have.
Originally posted by SquirrelNutz
reply to post by Amaterasu
I appreciate your forward looking - and positive - outlook on how things should work. But, you're not explaining how (in definite terms) how this change could even occur, much less be sustained (eg, your Katrina example).
Believe me, I understand paradigm shifts, in thinking and reality. As a former project manager / engineer / technician of 14 years for a Fortune-500 semiconductor company, this is a fundamental aspect of the business/market (adapting quickly).
Give me a short description of how you think free energy would affect the various aspects agriculture, economics, politics, geography, the sciences - and research and development, and how speed of advancement in the various areas will be maintained with no outside forces to motivate; better design, speed to market, etc.
I understand the realization and implementation would be good for humanity, I'm just trying to understand HOW (the intricate details and process) that will make a better eventual society.
I think your idea of eternal volunteerism is a little unrealistic, since eventually it will be obvious who are workers and who are takers(abusers) - the workers will eventually get frustrated and demand some higher form of 'compensation' for their efforts no matter what culture you are apart - name recognition, etc will only go so far before people realize there is no added benefit to busting your ass, when others don't but (get to) 'live in harmony' with everyone else.
The alternative is to punish or banish those that refuse to be a part, and then your left with a 1984 scenario or large prison system.
I think all that changes are (obviously) 1) preserving the planet, since abandonment of fossil fuels is finally a reality, 2) slowing of global warming 3) reducing costs of power sources - All good, of course, but not the Utopian society you may be envisioning.
Originally posted by Amaterasu
reply to post by petrus4
I think your idea of eternal volunteerism is a little unrealistic, since eventually it will be obvious who are workers and who are takers(abusers) - the workers will eventually get frustrated and demand some higher form of 'compensation' for their efforts no matter what culture you are apart - name recognition, etc will only go so far before people realize there is no added benefit to busting your ass, when others don't but (get to) 'live in harmony' with everyone else.
Originally posted by Aleister Crowley
"Thou hast no right but to do thy Will."
Originally posted by petrus4
Originally posted by Amaterasu
Also... When money is removed, the "rich" now will not LOSE anything - They can still vacation in the Hamptons, own twenty houses, have Their fetes, and so on. The ONLY thing They will lose is Their power over Others. We all may choose the level of lifestyle that suits Us - even that of today's power elite. They will not drop in the standard of living They have.
I pray that from my U2Us to you, you will know that I am NOT arguing with you here at all, however...
I spent roughly two years playing World of Warcraft; and while it may seem odd, that taught me a lot about human nature.
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This led me to realise, that it really isn't money, or even control, that the Lizard Hearted primarily care about. What they relentlessly crave, is elitism itself. They need to have some justification for viewing themselves as being better than other people. For some reason, and I really don't understand why this is...the need for both a hierarchy, and them being at the top of it, seems to be the most fundamental element of their nature.
Like I said, I'm not bringing this up in order to argue with you about it. I'm bringing it up in order to stimulate discussion about what we can do about it. The only thing that I can really think of, is that eventually we'd simply have to tell the Lizard Hearted that they will need to leave Earth, and find another planet to go to where they can gratify their need for elitism.
Unfortunately however, although it will work for the majority of US, (that is, normal, non-psychopathic/reptilian gened humans) I don't think an offer of unlimited material goods is going to satisfy the Lizard Hearted, because material possessions are not what they really care about. What they really want is an environment where they are above, and everyone else is below...and they want that purely because it's the only way they know how to feel good about themselves psychologically.
They only care about material wealth, to the extent that they have it and we don't; because any positive difference between them and us, (that is, anything good that they have that we don't) offers them a form of justification for feeling superior to us...and it is that feeling of superiority that they really need.
Competitive sports *might* work; if we had the Olympics still, for example, and the Lizard Hearted could feel as though they were better than everyone else at a particular sport, for instance. That way they get the superiority rush they need, but not in a way that it detrimentally affects everyone else.
Unfortunately, however, that also may not work; and the reason why is because, from my observation of them, active deprivation of others, in addition to their own enrichment, seems to be a necessary part of the dynamic for them. If that is the case, probably the only thing that is likely to work, is for us to create a sufficiently positive, loving energetic environment, that the Lizard Hearted simply HAVE to leave, because they cannot tolerate it.
I'm also inclined to believe that that is the reason why they assassinate people like Gandhi or Jesus Christ. They really cannot tolerate love; they are absolutely allergic to it. So if someone like that comes in, who really tries to generate a lot of love, the only way that the Lizard Hearted can keep Earth as a hospitable environment for themselves energetically, is to kill that person, so as to remove the source of the love.
Originally posted by petrus4
Originally posted by Amaterasu
reply to post by petrus4
I think your idea of eternal volunteerism is a little unrealistic, since eventually it will be obvious who are workers and who are takers(abusers) - the workers will eventually get frustrated and demand some higher form of 'compensation' for their efforts no matter what culture you are apart - name recognition, etc will only go so far before people realize there is no added benefit to busting your ass, when others don't but (get to) 'live in harmony' with everyone else.
I think there was a bit of an error here, sweetheart. You replied to a post by me, but you're quoting material I didn't write. It's ok, though...I know you're probably feeling frazzled and mixed up from fielding questions from so many of us! *hugs*
BTW, I agree with you completely on the Bliss thing.
Originally posted by Amaterasu
Meanwhile, Let's not give up just because They will fight Us.
Originally posted by petrus4
Originally posted by Amaterasu
Meanwhile, Let's not give up just because They will fight Us.
No, no...I'm not advocating giving up, at all. NEVER.