Actions of Kindness based Economy
Here we explore the possibility of an economy based on actions of kindness with the aid of system dynamics and systems modelling. We describe what we consider the most relevant elements of such a system of relationships that allows for the exploration of such an economic paradigm to be manifested and sustainable for small, medium and large populations of human-inter-associations. We consider human interaction based on such a currency of exchange (actions of kindness) to be another complementary part, together with our previous work on inner peace and social harmony, toward the manifestation of the ancient dream of planetary peace and the Peace Propagation Process. We also introduce the reader to a set of terms (soft and hard variables) that are fundamental parts associated with the system’s driving forces, which allow the reader to deepen his or her understanding of the synergistic effects of the human spirit (spiritual values) and its interaction with physical intentional actions based on the creation of individual and collective knowledge and meaning that underlie any successful endeavour of community, together with a long term vision towards a better and more harmonious planetary arrangement.
In the Systems Diagram below we display a model for such an economy and identify the relationships between the relevant parts of this model. For a detailed description as well as an analysis of this system see: A System Dynamics Approach to Modelling an Economy based on Actions of Kindness
(published in Journal of Consciousness Exploration & Research)
(published in Journal of Consciousness Exploration & Research)
Based on the system dynamics model introduced here, a compilation of three simulation papers has been produced, which explore the relevance of the most prominent variables of the system and provide some projections for community development.
- A Simulation Model to explore Community Dynamics based on Resources and Quality of Space
- A Simulation Model to explore Community Dynamics based on Inner Peace, Perceived Kindness and Actions of Kindness
- A Simulation Model to explore Community Dynamics based on Inner Peace, Perceived Kindness, Actions of Kindness, Resources and Quality of Space