The pillars of dignity

I vividly remember my adolescence and wondering why I had to endure so many ups and downs to enjoy life. Why did I have to go to school, find love, and work, while everyone around me seemed eager to pursue these things?

As an adult, some of these experiences make sense, while others still do not.

I must say I feel quite lucky and live a good life.

Before I continue, I want to mention that in our current oligarchic system, even though money seems to be the bread and butter of that daily rat race, I want to set it aside to explore what I believe could be my ideal view of the good life.

To achieve this, I would like to establish a few pillars that I believe any sensible society should prioritize. I think that everyone in a society should be guaranteed water, food, shelter, education, and healthcare.

Ideally, people should work only 4 half-days weekly, dedicating remaining time to family, friends, and community well-being. Allowing a balance between responsible work and time for exploration and leisure.

I believe that true freedom inherently requires collective responsibility. Therefore, I would be more critical of actions that undermine the community.

Voting should be easy, anonymous, and mandatory. You cannot make a decision without at least 80% of the active population consciously participating. Each decision and vote should have dedicated time to explain the details of the decision being made. All decisions must consider the foundational pillars.

Competitive sports, social networks and entertainment must prioritize quality over quantity. These are not full time jobs, they are part of the activities you can do after your mandatory contributions. They are more than welcomed.

Even though money does not make much sense in this system, the resources you use and the world’s societal issues are the priorities. The goal is to establish a system where every day is meaningful without feeling stranded.

Now I wonder if it is possible to completely eliminate a currency or exchange system.