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[–] Assassassin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 14 minutes ago

I'm not sure I have a fleshed out idea of what would be my own perfect society, but I can tell you it would certainly involve zero pedophiles and mass murders in positions of power.

[–] Xaphanos@lemmy.world 1 points 34 minutes ago

I really like the anarchist societies dreamed up by Ursula LeGuinn. Anarres. The Kesh. Implementation does require a significant change of attitude, though.

[–] zxqwas@lemmy.world 4 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Does it have to be practically feasible or am I allowed to hallucinate wildly about how individuals and groups of people behave?

For practically feasible: I live in a Scandinavian country, we have it quite good by most conparisons. If I had to move I'd probably give Switzerland a try.

[–] Return_of_Chippy@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

The world is your oyster in this hypothetical.

[–] IAmYouButYouDontKnowYet@reddthat.com 1 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) (1 children)

Maybe similar usa today but with laws against advertising and marketing and political donations. No religious marketing and no money could be used for religion.

Taxed wealthy people...

And some way to not make business out of war and drugs.

Also no "entertainment" as in no art, movies, or videogame created for money... Just art for expression as a sacred release instead of as a way to make money.

Basically reduce drive for money so creation and life becomes authentic again.

[–] Return_of_Chippy@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

That sounds as far from the USA in it's current state as possible lol.

[–] snoons@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) (2 children)

Something like the world in A Psalm for the Wild Built and A Prayer for the Crown Shy (Monk and Robot series) by Becky Chambers.

Half the world is left to nature, the other half is used by people in various self-sufficient villages. Walking off the path is strongly discouraged. Beaches are similarly something to be appreciated from afar.

*They all almost died because they were close to completely destroying their planet with unchecked industrialism. This society is after that, having learned from their previous mistakes. They know there must be a balance. It's a reflection on what's happening right now.

[–] cattywampas@lemmy.world 3 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Not being able to enjoy nature sounds awful.

[–] snoons@lemmy.ca -2 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Yes, you should read the book. ;)

[–] Return_of_Chippy@lemmy.world 0 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

You're not really selling it lol

[–] snoons@lemmy.ca -1 points 1 hour ago
[–] Return_of_Chippy@lemmy.world 0 points 1 hour ago

Interesting

[–] disregardable@lemmy.zip -4 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Low freedom, low wealth disparity, high investment into social goods. I would prefer we expect people to behave and remove them if they can't/refuse, personally.

[–] Return_of_Chippy@lemmy.world 4 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Low freedom? How does that look? Also, what does removing them if they don't behave look like?

[–] disregardable@lemmy.zip -2 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

It looks like being polite in public and contributing to society, or complying with mental health treatment if you can't, and leaving the town if you refuse.

[–] ricdeh@lemmy.world 4 points 1 hour ago (1 children)
[–] Return_of_Chippy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

Yeah didn't really answer either of my questions.