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At 03:39 PM 11/2/2005, you wrote:<br><br>
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<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">On 11/2/05, <b>Natasha
Vita-More</b>
<<a href="mailto:natasha@natasha.cc">natasha@natasha.cc</a>>
wrote:<br>
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<dd>Since I will be asked my political views this coming weekend in an
interview with a French film on the future, I have outlined my futures
politics as 4 points:<br><br>
<dd>1. Nonpartisan. I believe that no political party today
advocates solutions for the world's most immediate issues.<br><br>
<dd>2. Neither right nor left, but "forward."
Drawing a hard line between conservatives and liberals is ineffective and
looking ahead is the best position to take when addressing what the world
needs to focus on in the coming decades.<br><br>
<dd>3. Futures Strategy. Designing strategic analysis of
issues that society faces and producing alternative "futures"
for society to review before voting. The Futures Strategy would
provide the means for people - anywhere and at anytime - to learn about
issues, possible options for dealing with and solving problems, and to
voice their own opinions through a time-efficient and cost-effective P2P
architecture. <br><br>
<dd>4. Encouragement of critical thinking. In order to understand
issues society needs to be skilled at critical thinking.<br><br>
<dd>Thoughts?<br><br>
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Item 1 is a non starter.</blockquote><br>
In your view.<br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">As long as different people have
conflicting interests, or wish to solve a particular problem using
different methods, there will be partisan politics.</blockquote><br>
I don't think so. People can pick and choose what works from
different platforms. I have been doing this for years and never voting a
party ticket. The point is that not having to vote a party ticket
ought to be a statement in itself.<br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Item 2 - If by left/right is
meant community/individual focus then it will never be
transcended.</blockquote><br>
I have no idea what you are talking about.<br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Item 3 - This only works if
there is a true meritocracy - not democracy. OTOH people can voice their
opinions now, except nobody is obliged to listen.</blockquote><br>
No, you are incorrect. <br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Item 4 - A lot more than
critical thinking is required. Educational standards in general must rise
significantly.</blockquote><br>
Yes, indeed. This is sorely needed and may not even be
wanted. Neither is change, but people have to do it
anyway.<br><br>
Thanks for your comments even though I do not agree with you.<br><br>
N<br><br>
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