In actuality I've discovered there are a number of systems that don't require reinforced hierarchy in the typical sense at all. For example there is the concept of Dunbar's rule of 150 (The Magic of 150), which has profoundly altered the way I think about how...
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Why are there different titles for different members?In any real system there is a variance of skills, experience, ability or purpose. Thus to give certain elected officials or superiors it is only right to have some kind of honorific titles. Specialist areas...
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Why must there be a regular and strict schedule to follow?For the community to function it must have a regular predictable cycle to the days. In fact for a new community such as the one being suggested it is vital to build in a sense of time and place for work study,...
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Why is diet and nutritional intake carefully maintained?Practically speaking when feeding people in a communal way it is necessary to maintain clear rules of intake and quantities to maintain a strict control over costs. Also this comes back to the community being...
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Why is there a mandatory element of exercise and physical training?You can with a little thought find 3 reasons for this;Physical exercise has been shown to improve mood, combat chronic disease, manage your weight, improve motivational and energy level, lead to better...
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Why should there be a moral / philosophical / ideological element to the community? In all honesty, there was a hesitation in including moral or ethical elements to these entries but with such a community who's purpose is to provide for future generations and...
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Why is the community different to existing organizations? Presently there are many different charities, foundations and companies dedicated to helping and providing a range of services to humanity at large. The differences between their system and the community are...
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Why would the community have a positive effect on the world? Aside from the obvious benefits to the members such a community, due to its independence and structure, would be biased on the side of humanity as a whole and not a single nation, religion or...
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Why would people be motivated to join such a community? People are motivated by autonomy, mastery and purpose. The purpose of the community (as per 58) is to be prepared and to create, educate and research for the betterment of mankind. If we were to use one single...
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Why would the community succeed? This would depend on the definition of success. Success is the achievement of the purpose or objectives of the community. So, if the community only makes one single contribution to the benefit of the present and future generations it...
