[MD] economic pragmatism

[David M]

Hi Mark

How are we to bring about the replacing of religion?

David M

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> the MOQ is a pragmatic metaphysics.
>
> if something works keep it; if  it doesn't try
> something else.
>
> applying this to economics seems  sensible to me.
> instead of relying on the 'divine' market (or any
> other  ideological absolute) to automatically
> self-optimise, maybe we should be  seeing what works
> and what doesn't in different sectors.
>
> for example i  believe food should be as fresh,
> organic, local as poss. virtually all the  stuff in my
> supermarket is neither fresh nor local, let  alone
> organic.
>
> health, education, housing...should these services  be
> based on the profit motive?
>
> what alternatives can we think of?  what approaches are
> suited to what products/services?
>
> what  services/products are working well?
>
> what services/products are not  working well?
>
> interested to hear some thoughts
>
> Mark 19-11-06: Hello Gav,
> I've given this some thought before i was ever introduced to the moq  and 
> the
> moq has provided a frame for looking at this afresh.
> Here is a starter:
> First off, Humans are evolutionary speaking animals, that is to say,
> biological patterns.
> Therefore, these patterns should be supported as a matter of  necessity.
> 1. All biologically supporting requirements should be provided free: Food,
> water, health care, shelter, energy, and must harmonise with the 
> biosphere.
> Note a: We need a Planetary population stable around a sustainable 
> volume.
> Humans are the basis for a culture of social and intellectual  patterns.
> Social patterns are imitated which implies a form of indoctrination.
> Therefore the best patterns for imitating should be encouraged. These 
> would
> appear to include the belief that 1 is basic.
> 2. Beyond that, caring for others, a distaste for violence, lack of
> territorial boundary, the encouragement of realising individual talents, 
> provided
> free, and must not destabilise 1.
> Note b: We need a Planetary government which does not bias tribes.
> Social patterns support intellectual patterns.
> 3. Information must be a free exchange provided free, and must not
> destabilise 1 and 2.
> Note c: Religion must be replaced by an appreciation of the 
> undifferentiated
> aesthetic continuum.
> That's my basic framework around which an economic pattern may be 
> developed.
> Love,
> Mark
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