by James | Jan 7, 2019 | Exploration I
How does the community obtain money?
The community will have a number of incomes. Firstly from work contracts with outside organizations, these should be considered low cost, long term solid contracts that benefit the recipient. Secondly, from donations from private individuals and institutions who support the ideals of the community. Thirdly, from self generated web services and associated advertising on the internet. There are numerous different possible incomes but as much as feasibly possible should be offered for free or in exchange for honest, simple work in the community. The other method can be from existing members People who make lifelong commitments place all their money they would have saved into a community account to aid the community through difficult times.
by James | Jan 4, 2019 | Exploration I
How does the community help society at large?
Simple, it helps by researching developing and creating thing to aid and benefit mankind. Initially this will be by working through and for existing organizations offering peer review of scientific papers, computer applications and technical support at low rates. Especially it will try to help organizations which offer something free to the world (citizendium, wikipedia, linux etc.), organizations that are trying to help heal the world (WHO, Medicine sans frontiers etc) and ultimately independently help educate local and international students for nothing to improve education for all. The only thing that limits the community is its size and the dedication of its members.
by James | Dec 31, 2018 | Exploration I
How are outside contracts decided upon?
Due to the necessity of securing work with exterior agencies, firms and foundations. There should be a committee dedicated to taking on the responsibility of which jobs are taken, declined or delayed. the committee should really only have to worry about the the numbers of available community members who have the required skills. However, if the institutions asking for members demands work that is contrary to the communities ethical stance or is currently involved in provable actions that run contrary to the benefit / future of mankind they should be turned down. Once again turned down contracts can be complained against and a a decision committee involving outsiders can be formed. No outside influence should be involved in research as it would create a bias automatically unless those involved are left unaware who requested it.
by James | Dec 28, 2018 | Exploration I
How does education occur?
This is a very broad question I asked, I would imagine that given the practical working nature of the community where & when will education take place?
There are 3 main methods that can be broadly applied; theory & study much like a traditional education system, practical application and learning by usage/inquiry/investigation, dialogue and debate with your chosen mentor or teaching those in your care.
We as individuals can take everything to be a learning experience and indeed education should be a perpetual thing. The moment we cease to inquire is the moment we need to be circumspect and ask ourselves why we have stopped.
self-study is also vital in education an a healthy respect of skepticism or doubting the currently accepted status quo for things should be applauded. Be open minded enough to allow new ideas but not so much that our brains fall out
by James | Dec 2, 2016 | Exploration I
How are members elected to different positions?
Initially in a small community positions will be given to those most suited to the role and with the most experience. Ultimately a list of advocates amongst the top 10 in each department will be found and for each dept a random 3 will be selected to be the voting representatives for each department who will then vote for their preferred official.
The random element that regularly occurs in committees an selection processes exists for 2 reasons:
- To try keep the system free of corruption and loaded committees.
- The elected position will undoubtedly remove the selected individual from their research for a number of years, such a situation should be considered a necessary chore and not a privilege one strives towards.
