Today, more than ever before, it is evident that social inequality, combined with everyday common practices, has left humanity in a state of numbness, leading to an increasing number of unhappy individuals with little appetite for life. In my view, every problem is rooted in politics, and I have spent many years pondering how things could be different for the world. Below, I present my ideas (click on the images for a clearer view)
This is the foundational principle upon which everything will be built. Essentially, it advocates for placing people in the driver's seat when it comes to organizing society. People would elect representatives who, in turn, would select a regulator—or as I like to call it, a philosopher, drawing inspiration from Plato's Republic. These representatives would engage in discussions with the regulator about decisions and laws, and the regulator would propose the final law for the people to vote on. Thanks to the technology at our disposal, this process could be both easy and swift. Imagine, for instance, voting on ten laws every Sunday (with participation being optional).
The above picture is about how the philosopher should be. Plato's true philosopher (or "lover of wisdom") is one who loves "the truth in each thing", as opposed to those who only love the things themselves. In this System, the philosopher is not the one who rules, but only one who facilitates the process of making decisions. This is the reason why a philosopher will keep living in a humble manner, in a house like everyone else’s, eating food that everyone else eats, and without having any other form of additional comfort that would stigmatize him or elevate his societal status, as there would be no class. No form of hierarchy should be apparent, as anything close to it would signify a worrying turn for the worse.
Now, let's delve into the basics. As evident from the initial illustration, this New System operates from both bottom-up and top-down perspectives. It relies on ten foundational rules that underpin the functioning of society. These rules encompass elements from all three dimensions of power, with a slight emphasis on the economic aspect. This emphasis arises from the recognition that money constitutes a significant source of injustice in today's society, and we're all too aware of the consequences of injustice. We can't simply banish money or reject capitalism; instead, I propose we tame the beast.
Reaching the core of this New political system for our society, special emphasis must be placed on education. The image above outlines the guidelines upon which future generations will build and develop within this society.
If this system succeeds in the long-term, the boundaries between nations will fade into obscurity (while local folklore will persist). National frontiers will become obsolete, meaning that armies won't be necessary. The demand for police will also decrease because justice will prevail, and everyone will possess more or less what everyone else has. Ultimately, globalization will become an advantage, the challenges of mass urbanization will be resolved and people globally will be happy. The technology is there to serve us, today more than ever before.
Over time, many of the proposals I've outlined may undergo reassessment and correction. However, I firmly believe that the above text, as comprehensive as it can be in the format of a blog post, provides a foundation upon which future generations can work, after the destruction of the world. It's just some food for thought.
