Why is Technocracy important? Why should anyone care about this idea? Because should we decide to implement it, there are a myriad benefits that would be enjoyed by everyone, such as no poverty, no pollution, very little crime, very little disease, free education and health care, economic stability, no politicians or lawyers, and no systemic discrimination (racism, sexism, religious, etc.) to name a few. Sound like a lot? Big claims require big evidence, and Technocracy has it, if you're willing to look.

But perhaps even more important is the fact that all of our current economic models, collectively called a "price system", have a life cycle, of birth, growth, decline, and death. This has been seen throughout history and can cause a great deal of turmoil. However this iteration of the Price System employs a great deal of technological power, and as such the upcoming collapse will entail unheard of levels of resource depletion, environmental damage, as well as human deaths of virtually every type. It will take centuries, if not longer, to recover from this collapse and even attaining our current standard of living will be far more difficult than it was this time. Our window to employ Technocracy to avoid this disaster will not last long.

Even other parts of the world would benefit from one area such as North America employing Technocracy, because it would eliminate the economic and political interference and exploitation of those areas.

So if you have a cause that you support, from social justice, to saving the climate, to economic reform, chances are Technocracy is our best way of handling it. Even if all you want is a better life for yourself and your loved ones, your chances would be much better by using this system.

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#Technocracy #technate #SocialJustice #PostScarcity #AlternativeEconomics #ClimateCrisis #Environmentalism #equality #SystemicRacism #SystemicSexism #UBI
#transrights #transrightsarehumanrights #humanrights

Why is Technocracy important to me? Here's a list:
1) First, as a fan of science and technology, the idea of a system that is entirely based on hard science (as opposed to the so-called "political science"), and uses technology to its fullest extent to improve people's lives is a huge plus. Also, it's just such a well designed system. Once you've learned all the parts, and see how they work together, it's a beautiful thing, like an expertly designed machine.

2) Second, I hate politics. Thankfully, in Technocracy there is no politics, or politicians. No rich, privileged, or other elite running things however they like. Decisions are divided in the objective and the subjective. The former are driven by facts, logic, and science. The latter are left to the individual to decide for themselves. This makes Technocracy more free than any democracy that has ever existed.

3) Technocracy also has protection for the environment built-in at the most fundamental level, as seen in Technocracy's stated goal: "To provide each citizen with the highest standard of living possible, for the longest period possible." Technocracy was one of the earliest movements promoting environmentalism.

4) That part of the previously stated goal about "providing each citizen with the highest standard of living" means that everyone gets taken care of. Full consuming privileges from birth to death (somewhat akin to a "guaranteed income"), free education, and free health care. Because I believe that people are at their best and are most able to contribute to society when they are given proper care and support.

4a) I know such a life would certainly benefit me personally.

5) Technocracy treats everyone equally, simply because science does not recognize any need to do otherwise. People are only judged by their capacity to do a job, and even then only for determining their qualification for that job. Nothing else matters, like your sex, gender, race, religion, etc. Technocracy was promoting racial and gender equality 100 years ago.

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#Technocracy #technate #AlternativeEconomics #ClimateCrisis #environmentalism #equality #SystemicRacism #SystemicSexism #UBI #PostScarcity

This is the first Appendix to my Introduction. A good way to get to know me is to know what's important to me, and with these I'll introduce those topics and projects that are. They'll remain as pinned posts on my profile so I can refer people to them should the topic ever come up.

The first and most important thing in my life is something called Technocracy. Most likely you haven't heard of it before, and if by some chance you have, what I am talking about here is most likely not related at all to what you've heard before. So what is it exactly? Keeping in mind that it is a topic large enough that it is normally taught in a study course, and any less than that risks what might be called "Blind Men and the Elephant Syndrome", in short Technocracy is a proposal for a sustainable, post-scarcity economic system.

To describe how it works, the shortest description would be "Technocracy is a system where machines do all the work people don't want to do." This is of course a big oversimplification, but it gets the essential point across, and that is that our society has reached a point, technologically speaking, where most work is obsolete. And our continued attempts to maintain an economic system that requires human labor is not only holding us back from a better future, but is indeed making things worse. That is why an essential part of Technocracy is to separate a person's labor from their ability to consume. Only by doing this can we let machines do what they do best, and free the rest of us to pursue better lives for everyone. As for how exactly it accomplishes this, there's more to it than can be put in any social media post. Anyone interested in learning more can visit www.technate.org and/or talk to me about it. I'll also be posting more about it from time to time here.

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#Technocracy #technate #SpecialInterest #PostScarcity #AlternativeEconomics #introduction

Do you believe in #ClimateSolutions? You just might be a #solarpunk.

What started as an idea for a new approach to science fiction has evolved into a worldwide community.

"For practical inspiration, solarpunk looks to permaculture and Indigenous agriculture, sustainable architecture like Earthships and Arcosanti, as well as the maker movement and DIY culture. The future-focused inspiration has roots in the work of science fiction writers like Ursula K. Le Guin, Kim Stanley Robinson, and Octavia E. Butler, all of whom explore climate change, alternative economies, and equitable community in their work."

by Sarena Ulibarri Contributor
Apr 04, 2022

"There are people all over the world who believe a just and sustainable world is possible. Maybe you’re one of them. Oh, the details of how that world works will vary according to our individual priorities and values, not to mention the physical and political climate of where we live. But we share the same vision: a future in which we’ve tackled the environmental and social justice issues of our time in a way that brings humanity, nature, and technology into harmony. We dream of green, community-centered cities; of high-tech, ethical farms; of pollution-free skies and plastic-free oceans. We dream of a world of abundance and inclusion, with equitable resource distribution and flattened hierarchies. We know we can’t achieve this by following the same path we’ve been walking; we must work together to blaze a new and better trail.

"We are artists and writers and musicians. We are activists and community organizers and urban planners. We are architects and scientists and engineers. We are gardeners and gamers and makers.

[...]

"Though we sometimes disagree about what a solarpunk world looks like, we are united by our vision of a future based on hope. But 'hope' is a tricky concept. It can be a catalyst for action, or a crutch supporting denial. Hiding from horrid realities or deluding ourselves that everything will turn out OK is not the type of hope solarpunks embrace. We know that climate change is here, and we acknowledge how bad it could get. We accept that tough times lie ahead, and imagine ways of adapting to those challenges with resilience, compassion, and equity. We’re rethinking how we live our lives and how we organize our societies, trying to reshape our systems so they serve the needs of the many instead of the wants of the few. We’re rethinking our relationships with technology and with nature, searching for a sustainable balance between the two."

Read more:
https://grist.org/fix/climate-fiction/do-you-believe-in-climate-solutions-you-just-might-be-a-solarpunk/

#SolarPunkSunday #UrsulaKLeGuin #OctaviaButler #KimStanleyRobinson #TEK #ClimateChange #AlternativeEconomics #TimeDollar #TimeBanks #BuildingCommunity #EquitableCommunity #Resiliency #BuildingCommunity #AnotherWorldIsPossible

Do you believe in climate solutions? You just might be a solarpunk.

What started as an idea for a new approach to science fiction has evolved into a worldwide community.

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After a summer with multiple off-the-charts temperature records and numerous fatal extreme weather events all over the world, a discussion on #degrowth and #decolonization is more relevant than ever.

Tune in to the next online seminar organized by the UCPH Degrowth Network - Tuesday Sep 19th, at 2 PM CEST.

Dr. Brototi Roy (Central European University) will talk about "The Future of Degrowth: Decolonizing more than the imaginary"

#degrowth #postgrowth #AlternativeEconomics #capitalism #Decolonisation #Decolonization #Ecology #SocialJustice #ClimateJustice #ClimateCrisis

Enjoying the stories of creating a different economy in Barichara shared by Teisho:

https://youtu.be/F1RzqgL2zwk

#EarthRegenerators #AlternativeEconomics #MutualCredit #CommunityCurrencies

The Well-Being Economy : Our Vision

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#Care for humans and the #environment should be at the centre of a political vision for #degrowth. How can we put socially necessary work - including #CareWork, #reproductive work and social reproduction - at the front and center of degrowth #politics?

Tune in on 13 June at 1 PM CEST for the third seminar in our Online Degrowth Seminar Series, to learn about "Caring for future: #feminist perspectives on degrowth", with Dr. Corinna Dengler (Vienna University of Economics and Business).

The talk will be followed by a half-hour open Q&A and discussion with the audience.

Registration: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Ykf-utrTMjHNZePmsYuIlb1hlLQkjceBBV#/registration

#GenderEquality #Decroissance #AlternativeEconomics #Feminism #Ecology #SocialJustice #Economics #socioecological

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: The UCPH Degrowth Network Online Seminar Series: Dr. Corinna Dengler. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Caring for Future: Feminist Perspectives on Degrowth

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Monopoly may be just a game, but it reflects the fundamental flaws of our economic system. To truly win the game for the masses, we must challenge the status quo and promote alternative economic models based on principles of equity, democracy, and sustainability. #Monopoly #AlternativeEconomics #thereisnorightinthewrong #chatgpt
https://medium.com/@imagineutopia/what-is-the-goal-of-the-board-game-monopoly-86a579bedb6a
What is the goal of the board game Monopoly? - Imagine Utopia - Medium

The goal of the board game Monopoly is to become the wealthiest player in the game by buying, renting, and trading properties. The game is played on a board that is divided into different colored…

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#5amWritersClub update: I got the #podcast uploaded onto my most recent #blog.

I'm starting to feel more comfortable with these audios, and enjoy the improv moments that allow me to elaborate a bit beyond simply reading my text out loud.

https://traciraymond.com/2023/03/04/__bartering_how_to/

#Blogging #BloggingCommunity #NonFiction #WritingCommunity #sustainability #AlternativeEconomics #SimpleLiving

And a picture of the #Cat pile keeping me company while I work this morning.

Bartering: A How-To and Why To Guide: Lessons on Survival from Venezuela

Hyperinflation in Venezuela significantly altered daily life. Bartering and trading became fundamental for survival and economic stability. Based on real-life experiences, this How-To Guide for Bartering explores how frugal minded people can incorporate bartering into their every day lives.

Looking North

Hey, greetings from Berlin after one epic train ride.

All welcome to join online on Wednesday 8th to learn more about the processes of The Sphere https://thesphere.as and their work growing experimental ecologies of funding for circus arts.

https://www.ecologicalimaginaries.com/events/session-2

5pm UTC

#ecologies #technologies #commons #collaboration #circus #value #alternativeeconomics @ecologies

Let's DAO something! ~ The Sphere

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