Work and Reward

In the world of the Greater Earth movement work will progressively be carried out by machines, computers and artificial intelligence. But before the machines can take on this role we will have to design a system which will reward the individual for conducting the necessary labor. In contrast to the old system where people were rewarded for taking from one another, fitting themselves at the expense of others, we will promote a new system, completely debt free, with the honor of giving and working constructively for mutual benefit at its core.

If the basic needs of each human were met we will have a population which can survive and be healthy without having to work very much. Some of you might object to this saying: "If there is no reward then no one will work!" or "Such a system would never work in practice!" To those of you I have this to say: Work will still generate a form of currency. This is done in order to get certain benefits for those who truly dedicate themselves to the benefit of the many. One decisive difference is that this new currency will not originate from banks, but will be generated independently, like the points of a game, without being taken on the expense of someone else.

In our new system people will be rewarded not just for working themselves sweaty each day, but rewards will also be given to those who perform actions or achieve results that benefit others and also the society, both physical and theoretical. This will encourage the young to become life-saving healthcare personnel, life-improving engineers, youth-enlightening teachers, soul-healing musicians, culturalists and hard-working inventors on a strive for a brighter future beyond our current wretched state of world. Also the honor of giving and contributing must be conveyed into the minds of the young from the day they enter school.

CONSTRUCTIVE REWARD SYSTEM

As a rule of thumb reward for work should be based on these three simple questions:

1. How much good does it do?

2. For how many people?

3. For how long?

The intention of engaging in useful activity, such as planning to start a school or invent a new or improve and old technology, should also give a bonus.

THE USE OF THE REWARD

Rewards will be scored in the form of points. In most cases the points system won't have much apparent impact. In cases when access to a desired ware or service is plentiful points equal priority. In cases of true scarcity, points equal access. Note well that objects and wealth do not automatically end up among those who have the highest score, but have to be claimed on a voluntary basis. Property is also given based on the need of the individual to own it, and never to such a level that it risks the human rights, dignity and well being of others. Points also give the person a moral image. Persons will also have the choice of keeping their points hidden for the general public.

Points are to be individual by default to prevent crime such as theft, but should be easily transferable and also shareable within groups like work teams and families.

COORDINATING AND DISTRIBUTING WORK

Work will be found through a global network which tracks where needs and opportunities are and then specifies the required merits and the reward. This could be another use of the global database. Own initiative should also be rewarded. Striving for results should equal income and achieving results should equal bonuses, based on the three criteria earlier mentioned as well as the risk involved

ON OWNERSHIP

There will be a large priority on common ownership of the assets that are the foundation of the welfare system, such as healthcare, education and public transportation.

THE LIBRARY PRINCIPLE

Everybody might need a hammer but not all the time. Physical assets that all humans need, but not every day, can with great benefit be distributed according to the way a library works. Then a person can borrow what is needed and when finished lend it back.

MANDATORY WORK

In cases of emergency the public can be called upon to work. Reward will be given to those who participate.

OF THOSE UNWILLING TO WORK AND OF THE DISABLED

Our civilization is so advanced and our means of producing what we need is now so great that we can let that the lazy be lazy and let the tired rest to be able to live a fulfilling life. We've put humans on the moon and may soon do the same on Mars. There is no need to place guards by the hospital beds with whips to chase the sick to work. That is below our dignity. In our new system we can afford to care for each other.