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Some of the wording below may have a special definition. Please refer to the [[#Glossary]] below.
 
Some of the wording below may have a special definition. Please refer to the [[#Glossary]] below.
  
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* All opinions are personal, they hold no merit in a RBE project or society other than stating one's own personal view on a matter; there will always be differences of opinion, of values and principles, of goals and priorities, and no one is right about anything, just different.
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Any activists willing to participate on the RBE10K Project should honestly agree with the great majority of the following:
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* Facts may be biased on the ideology, idiosyncrasy or situated knowledges of the person who obtained them; Facts are very important in a RBE, but trust them always with a healthy does of scepticism and open mindedness.
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* A logical or well substantiated argument will generally have more weight, in terms of RBE decision making, than an illogical, fallacious, biased/attached, or poorly substantiated argument; however all arguments must be considered, and agreement should always be attempted, even if it is to agree to disagree.
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* I agree not to attempt to denature the core objectives of the RBE10K Project (i.e. a primitivist RBE experiment)
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* All humans want to be happy and fulfilled, and share the same basic needs; even the most disturbed and dysfunctional people have the potential to heal, and they all deserve our respect and consideration; respect, tolerance and compassion (being well-intended, well-meaning) are paramount values in a RBE; being detracted from this is what we call "corruption".
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* I want to help construct a future where every human being has their needs addressed, and is free from obligation
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* There is only one kind of human: the Homo Sapiens Sapiens; any traits that make one feel more attracted sexually or non-sexually to others are matters of personal preference; stereotypical assumptions are to be avoided as much as practicable; normality, if anything, shows a lack of interest for developing individuality and depth of character.
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* I want to help ensure that Humanity will no longer be a vector for environmental and ecological degradation and diversity reduction
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* The objectives we seek to develop in a RBE are health (see glossary), self determination and fulfilment for all RBE participants (see glossary), as well as the greatest environmental sustainability that can be practicable.
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* I am sceptical of any claims for what is true, good, moral or ethical [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth#Foucault] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Situated_cognition#Knowing]
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* In a RBE there is no ownership of resources nor ideas; one must be capable and willing to share everything as required by the RBE goals (see glossary), except perhaps for one's body, effort, time, and personal belongings (see glossary); one must always prioritise the use of scarce resources according to their function for helping achieve the RBE goals.
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* I respect any adult individual's freedom for self-determination, even if I have reason to believe they're self-harming
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* Nationality and race are a contrivances that have no merit in a RBE project or society; in a RBE, location and culture are not significant, but rather the RBE goals; it is important to keep always in mind that once RBE is implemented globally there will be no more countries or racial distinctions, but a million cities populated by humans, and a few scattered humans who do not voluntarily accept living in a RBE.
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* I will protect, within my possibilities, any individual from another individual's physical or psychological abuse
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* Priority is given first to the fulfilment of RBE goals; culture is, if anything, a function of the specific needs for identity and belonging; each RBE city will have, however, distinct and possibly unique idiosyncrasies according to the will of the overwhelming majority of their inhabitants, and these may or may not include local or even remote traditions.
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* I accept that my personal opinion is not any more relevant than any other individual's personal opinion in any given matter
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* I agree that the RBE10K Project must remain primarily evidence-based and submit to the scientific method of enquiry
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* I accept that anti-social behaviours are aberrant, and I choose to focus on solving the social or cultural trait that leads to such aberrant behaviour rather than punish the individual for it
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* I accept that despite individual differences in preferences, ideology, values and standards, all individuals are equal
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* I am willing to possess nothing but a few personal and sentimental items, and share what's available fairly
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* I agree not to claim ownership of any products of my physical or intellectual work, but rather provide it as a contribution to society
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* I agree that the concept of nations and races are contrivances and have no merit or relevance in a RBE
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* I agree to accept the wisdom of the collective (i.e. overwhelming consensus) even when I personally disagree with a decision
  
 
== Glossary ==
 
== Glossary ==

Revision as of 09:43, 19 December 2012

Everybody is welcome to participate of The RBE10K Project. However, it is essential that all volunteers agree on a set of Terms and Conditions in order to have a positive (rather than a negative) participation. These Terms and Conditions are a work in progress, and will likely evolve and refine over time. Any requests for adding, removing or altering any of the items can be made by anyone directly using the Discussion tab at the header of the page.

It is paramount that participants of the project have a good understanding of a Resource-Based Economy. Such information can be found in this Wiki, in the Zeitgeist Moving Forward and Zeitgeist: Addendum films at [1], the Paradise or Oblivion film and other resources on [2], and in The Zeitgeist Movement's website [3]. For those who find objections to the RBE system it may be more adequate participating on other projects like Transition Towns, or even a political party or a church.

Agreements, or Terms and Conditions for participation in The RBE10K Project

Some of the wording below may have a special definition. Please refer to the #Glossary below.

Any activists willing to participate on the RBE10K Project should honestly agree with the great majority of the following:

  • I agree not to attempt to denature the core objectives of the RBE10K Project (i.e. a primitivist RBE experiment)
  • I want to help construct a future where every human being has their needs addressed, and is free from obligation
  • I want to help ensure that Humanity will no longer be a vector for environmental and ecological degradation and diversity reduction
  • I am sceptical of any claims for what is true, good, moral or ethical [4] [5]
  • I respect any adult individual's freedom for self-determination, even if I have reason to believe they're self-harming
  • I will protect, within my possibilities, any individual from another individual's physical or psychological abuse
  • I accept that my personal opinion is not any more relevant than any other individual's personal opinion in any given matter
  • I agree that the RBE10K Project must remain primarily evidence-based and submit to the scientific method of enquiry
  • I accept that anti-social behaviours are aberrant, and I choose to focus on solving the social or cultural trait that leads to such aberrant behaviour rather than punish the individual for it
  • I accept that despite individual differences in preferences, ideology, values and standards, all individuals are equal
  • I am willing to possess nothing but a few personal and sentimental items, and share what's available fairly
  • I agree not to claim ownership of any products of my physical or intellectual work, but rather provide it as a contribution to society
  • I agree that the concept of nations and races are contrivances and have no merit or relevance in a RBE
  • I agree to accept the wisdom of the collective (i.e. overwhelming consensus) even when I personally disagree with a decision

Glossary

  • RBE participant: humans on Earth who voluntarily seek and accept living in a RBE.
  • Health: physical and psychological health of any or all RBE participants.
  • Personal belongings: what one carries, holds personal information, is stored in a labelled bag, or is generally accepted as such.
  • RBE Goals: needs or goals of one's community, and to some extent the needs or goals of the RBE community at large, generally about health matters.
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