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Control systems via observation then persuasion, never edict.

If people know what you are trying to achieve, they will generally work with you.

Some Quotes from the Tao

Clay walls are moulded into a pot, but the usefulness of the pot lies in its emptiness.

If you do not compete, you are unbeatable.

Some Observations on Politics

There is nothing wrong with the concept of Government of the People by the People to provide a harmonious, political environment.

Unfortunately the mechanism we use to achieve democracy varies little from the feudal or tribal systems of old. It still delivers a single charismatic individual, with a few key advisors who have omnipotent control. Those who are part of a political machine and disagree with a leader, have a short political future. Becoming elected, still relies on managing people’s perceptions. Whether this is achieved by straight bribery (such as New Guinea) or media saturation that is used in the more advanced countries, the result is that those who pursue the power, buy it.

Perhaps a more democratic approach would be to allow people to vote on issues, rather than representatives. Then employ managers to run the country. The managers would be hired and fired based on K,P,I,s for the resolution of the issues, like most company executives. In this way all issues would be clear and we might achieve what the majority of us would prefer. Or perhaps we would all prefer to be told what to do by a charismatic figure and just complain a lot.

Some observations on religion :-

All religions (except scientology) appear to have one thing in common, in that they spiritualise anything that cannot be easily explained. This ranges from the most ancient dreamtime religious beliefs to the modern Christain and Muslim beliefs. One would have to think that this fulfills some human need.

The problem with the concept of an omnipotent being, is that once you believe it is on your side, you can never be wrong.

All of the modern large religions are based on a particular piece of philosophy. These philosophies which are rich in concepts and light in dogma are converted to sacred rules, rituals and dogma. If you study the original philosophies and monitor their intent it is difficult to see how or why the religious dogmas of today have been derived. One can only assume that it is for political purposes, which by definition is the pursuit of power.

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