I’ve moved your topic to Activism > Reports because it suits it better, but also because Lounge is really for off-topic things and auto-closes topics. This topic you started here is perfectly on topic and a very interesting subject. Thanks for that.
The strength and weakness of TZM is that we’re a grassroots movement. So there is no central committee telling you what you should think. Of course we’re also not a free format movement, our Train of Thought and general structure is clearly defined to at least have some guidance. But to be clear, there is no one telling you or others what to think. TZM is about thinking for yourself. So if you think this direction may be successful, then absolutely explore that
With that said, I think the general consensus in the movement is that any ism (socialism, communism, capitalism, etc.) are not supporting our modern day society. These systems worked fine when we didn’t have the current large population and advanced technology to affect the environment we depend on. All these isms demand infinite growth, which is not feasible on a planet that does not have infinite resources. These economic systems are making decisions based on money first. Resources and human well-being (and thus nature as well) are secondary concerns that are guided by man-made laws (not natural laws), that can be bend or broken by those who have that influence or capital. I think such economies will always lack qualities that we need to preserve our well-being on this planet.
Does that mean all these economic flavors are equally bad? No. Some are arguably worse for man and nature than others. I personally would argue that capitalist countries with a solid democratic rule and social programs are the best stepping stones towards an RBE. Why? Well, because they are statistically performing the best in terms of innovation, social well-being, standards of living and leading the way towards a more automated and sustainable economy. I’m not saying they’re perfect, I’m saying they seem to be most likely to experiment with RBE-like solutions, as we already see today.
But as we see, democracies are fragile. Especially with the fake news spreading division and mistrust, often orchestrated by foreign entities. That’s why I support political parties and organizations that try to preserve these free societies and general progressive direction. Why? Because those are the places movements like us can grow. In many other countries they would be banned and people prosecuted. And as I already mentioned, culturally, these capitalist countries with strong democracies and social programs are more aligned towards an RBE. Not completely, obviously, but just more.
That’s just my point of view of course.