User:Andreas/Constitution for RBEM Implementation Projects

Basic Constitutional Norms

One of the core principles of a Resource-Based Economic Model is to follow the scientific method of enquiry to guarantee the best possible lives for all people of the planet including future generations^{[citation needed]}, i.e. to minimise total discontent over time. Potential discussions about weighing generations (e.g. make people who already live on earth more important than coming generations) is ignored here. From this core principle a first constitutional norm can be derived, which surmounts any other norm:

• In a Resource-Based Economy always the best available solution to a problem will be applied.

Any other norms are subject to change, because better norms could be found. The scientific method of enquiry requires the following norm:

• Actions and norms must be defined using empirical methods.

Evaluating options for actions and norms takes time and other resources. Therefore, the first constitutional norm may require an adaptation of the second norm. For example, under certain circumstances, especially for time-critical decisions, a norm may be added that results in actions that are chosen by consent (e.g. least resistance) instead of empirical data.

To minimise total discontent over time requires another norm:

• A common goal in a Resource-Based Economy is to develop a sustainable way of living.

However, this does not mean that any specific aspect of current life needs to be protected. For example, conserving specific resources, species or climatic conditions could turn out to be irrelevant for the life of future generations.

Constitutional Norms for an Open RBEM Implementation

This section discusses norms that can be used for RBEM implementation projects that are situated in a monetary controlled environment and allows maximum freedom for the project members.