Communism is outdated, State Socialism is better
Resource-Based Economy
- Centralized Planning: A central authority, guided by democratic principles, would plan resource allocation based on the needs of the population rather than profit motives. Advanced AI and data analytics could optimize this process, ensuring resources are distributed efficiently.
- Resource Sharing: Instead of currency, resources would be allocated based on individual and community needs. This could include food, housing, education, healthcare, and other essentials, ensuring everyone has what they need to live a dignified life.
Social Contribution
- Work as a Contribution: Individuals would contribute to society based on their skills, interests, and community needs. The focus would be on meaningful work rather than labor for wages. Everyone would have the opportunity to work in fields they are passionate about, contributing to the collective good.
- Incentives for Innovation and Hard Work: Though there would be no currency, recognition, and social status could be used as incentives. People might receive accolades, access to additional resources, or be given opportunities for further education and training based on their contributions.
Decentralized Decision-Making
- Local Governance: While central planning would handle large-scale resource allocation, local communities could have significant autonomy in decision-making. This decentralization would allow communities to address their specific needs and create systems that work best for them.
- Participatory Democracy: Citizens would be actively involved in governance through regular assemblies, councils, or online platforms, ensuring that decisions reflect the will of the people.
Education and Cultural Development
- Education for All: Education would be universally accessible, focusing on developing skills, critical thinking, and social consciousness. This would help individuals contribute more effectively to society and understand the importance of their roles within it.
- Cultural Emphasis on Compassion: The society would prioritize values like empathy, cooperation, and mutual aid. Cultural development, art, and literature would play a significant role in reinforcing these values, creating a community-oriented rather than individualistic mindset.
Technological Integration
- Automation and AI: Technology would be harnessed to eliminate menial labor and allow people to focus on creative, intellectual, and social pursuits. AI could manage many logistical and planning tasks, ensuring that resources are used optimally and fairly.
- Sustainable Practices: The economy would be built on sustainable practices, prioritizing the health of the environment and future generations over immediate gains. Technology would also help in recycling and managing resources more efficiently.
Equality and Social Welfare
- Universal Basic Services: Instead of a universal basic income, there would be universal basic services—housing, healthcare, education, food, and transportation would be guaranteed to all citizens.
- Focus on Well-being: The success of the country would be measured not by GDP or economic growth, but by the well-being of its citizens. Mental health, happiness, and social harmony would be prioritized.
Conflict Resolution and Law
- Restorative Justice: Instead of punitive systems, restorative justice practices would be used to resolve conflicts, focusing on rehabilitation and reconciliation rather than punishment.
- Community-based Law: Laws would be created and enforced by the communities themselves, with a focus on maintaining harmony and addressing the root causes of conflict.
I feel like the world functioned better back when it was Communism vs Capitalism/East vs West. Good guys vs the bad guys seems so simple
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World functioned best when most of the world was minarchist European powers and USA, 1860-1914.
The peak of living standards fell on the boomers and the hot phase of the Cold War from 1945 to 1981.
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