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  Peer-to-Peer Taxation
Subject:   paradigm shift...
Date:   2001-07-22 02:08:05
From:   paradoxy
I am trippin' because I've thot of a very similar system but I don't think it would be terribly marketable with phrases like taxation and government involved. as u say, this is a political challenge. as politician after politician is getting investigated and criticized mercilessly how long before no one of any true integrity will enter into such a vocation.
we have an amazing paradox staring us in the face! change is accellerating and we need to redirect the flow of $$$ soon. the trick is to keep the focus on the joys of freedom attained by those participating (ie. as an aggregator, contributor...) and avoid wasting energy on a fine "proletarian whine". B-)
I think we need to develop "cyber-kibbutzs" (sp?) where associates can contribute and receive tangible personalized services; from powerful *virtual* relationships to groceries delivered to your door. have u read Neal Stephenson's "Diamond Age"? ultratek industry is in it's infancy now but with a true "free market socialism" it will mature rapidly. the greatest challenge seems to be embracing the concept of extropy where systems (marketing, government...) evolve to improve our lives. currently we spend a great deal of time complaining about government so what will we do with these energies once this excuse for apathy is relieved. in the "Diamond Age" nanoteknology has become mainstream and there is a "matter compiler" in every household. this is an extreme example but ultratek like this usually freaks people out; esp. if u r a middle man/woman. a more contemporary concern is making purchases via cyberspace or meatspace. what will happen to all of the jobs if people buy more and more stuff via the Internet? from construction workers to merchandisers. these sort of concerns have always arisen when new teknologies clash with obsolete governmental systems. what if we can create a new way where we all work less (distributing the effort) and enjoy our lives and communities more?