Future Democracy - The Path to Better World

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FUTURE DEMOCRACY

THEPATH TO BETTERWORLD


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CONTENTS

1. The Global SWOT Scenario.

2. The System delivers result.

3. The vulnerability of systems.

4. System to develop systems.

5. The Support Systems

6. The result of system dynamics.

7. The Eternal betterment.

8. Contact details.


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1. THE GLOBAL SWOT SCENARIO.

The status of an organization is derived by management experts through the listing of

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats relating to the particular organization. Similarly

a listing is prepared of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats relating to the

current global status.

STRENGTHS

Mankind has become a great creator of products to meet varied needs.

Industries have become powerful entities.

Technologies have made huge information exchange very easy.

WEAKNESSES

The national and global priorities are imposed by powerful bodies leading to neglect or

downplay or insensitivity towards more critical issues on the one side and wastage of resources

on the other side.

The societal benefit role is predominantly confined to the intelligence of a very small number of

individuals in National Parliaments or Congress or Group of Ministers or similar highest rankingbodies.

For well-balanced overall development in any assigned territory, an Apex body is required which

is powerful, independent and economically sound. We understand that for a well-balanced overall

development of a nation, a powerful, independent and economically sound national government

is required.

For a well-balanced and overall global development there is no powerful, independent and

economically sound governing Apex body.

A sizable section of individuals feel helpless at the state of affairs in their own countries and also

for the state of affairs in many other countries. They are truly concerned and capable whose

talents are not tapped.


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OPPORTUNITIES

The human talents can work wonders if motivated and channelled, as can be seen in the case of

technological developments achieved so far.

The industries have matured to assume greater responsibilities for societal betterment.

There exists a global Apex body, The UNO.

THREATS

The world is changing at such a rapid pace that continuously new and novel interventions are

essential to address various issues. The archaic systems of governance, legal/ penal systems etc.

are inadequate to cope with the changing world. (The state of affairs where no new or novel

interventions are implemented is just pathetic.)

The industries consume the highest quantum of individuals time and talent leaving scarce time

and talent for the societal betterment.

Opposition and criticism by individuals and media of new / advanced changes; have become an

intelligence scoring game, thereby playing a destructive role.


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1.THE SYSTEM DELIVERS RESULT.The vehicle, through which the man travelled to the moon, was developed by first transforming

the material into components. These components were put together to develop various systems.

These systems through integration, regulation and control formed a large system, which delivered

the end result.

This relationship of the system delivering the end result is well understood and accepted by us

in the case of innumerable machines.

It is important to understand that, in much the same way, the status of the mankind, is the end

result of the various systems that are in operation at the given point of time.

The primitive men first improved their status through the system of Agriculture. The primitive

men also addressed the prime concerns and demands of their period through the system of

agriculture.

The system of agriculture was followed by various systems. These were the systems of

Kingdoms and Religions. The mankind addressed the concerns and demands of their period

through these systems.

This was followed by systems that promoted science and technology. This made man a great

creator creator of innumerable things. The mankind got innumerable things for consumption.

Thereafter, the system of democracy came into operation. The mankind addressed the concern

of public involvement in the governance by elections..

Thereafter the system of market driven economics came into operation. The demands of

efficient resource utilization on one end and individuals needs, comforts, and conveniences at

other end were addressed.

These are some of the major systems and the results delivered by them. Each of the new

systems affected other systems also.


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3. THE VULNERABILITY OF THE SYSTEMS

A system progresses from the inception to the vulnerable stage. The systems capacity to

deliver gets retarded or restricted at certain point of time. At this point, the system is said to have

reached the vulnerable stage. The system becomes vulnerable on account of getting affected bysome of the following factors.

1. The value of the output delivered by the system may have decreased in importance.

2. With the passage of time, negative skills are mastered to restrict or retard the capacity of

deliverance.

3. The system is affected adversely by new systems which did not exist earlier.

4. New systems may have delivered better results.

5. New concerns and demands have come up, which the system is incapable of deliverance.

It is therefore required to modify the existing systems or evolve new systems to achieve the

desired objectives or address new concerns or demands.


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4. SYSTEM TO DEVELOP SYSTEMS

The vehicle through which the man travelled to the moon was the end result of innumerable

components and various small systems, which were put together to develop the large system. Thedevelopment of these components and various small systems was possible due to various systems

that promoted science & technology. These systems harnessed the talents of the entire mankind

for long periods of time. Some of these systems are,

1. The system of state support to science and technology.

2. The system of awards that served to motivate the human talents.

3. The system of patents, that ensured rewards.

In much the same way the mankind has to evolve a system, to develop systems, which will

ensure perpetual betterment for the mankind.

This will call for a paradigm shift in the focus of the mankind; from the products delivering the

betterment to the systems delivering the betterment.

The resources of the entire spectrum of the society will have to be harnessed towards

development of new systems or modifications of the existing systems.

The capacity of deliverance of new systems or modified systems cannot be gauged at this

point of time.

The mankind, in the initial stages must have been unaware of the scope or the extent to which

science & technology could deliver. However, the result is there, in front of us.

The systems that promoted science & technology had been instrumental in bringing these

results. The mankind should now, similarly create a system which will encourage human talents to

create innumerable new systems or system modifications. This system we call:

The Grand System.


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THE GRAND SYSTEM

A system consists of some major components. The major components of the Grand System

are

1. Individuals

2. Organisations

3. State Authorities

INDIVIDUALS.

There are various types of individuals in the society. An analyst, Mitchell has classified

individuals in six groups as they relate themselves to the society.

1. The Seekers

The seekers are the ones who search for a better grasp, a deeper understanding, a richer

experience, a universal view. The pathways of their seeking and the rewards sought tend to be

internal. They often originate and promulgate new ideas.

2. The Changers

The changers tend to be answer-havers, they commonly wish to change things to confirm

with their views. They are the critics, protesters, radicals, advocates and complainers and a

significant segment of the doers. Their focus is chiefly outwards.

3. The Makers

The makers are those individuals who make the system work. They are the leaders, the up

comers and the fast progressing individuals. They are involved in worldly affairs, generally

prosperous and ambitious.

4. The Preservers

The preservers are people who are at ease with the familiar and are proud of tradition. They

are a powerful force in promoting stagnancy in a changing world.


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5. The Takers

The takers take what they can from the system. They live only marginally in the working

world finding their pleasures outside

6. The Escapers

The escapers have a drive to escape to get away from it all. Escape takes many forms from

dropping out, to addiction, to mental illness to suicidal actions.

ORGANISATIONS.

These are entities like business units, business houses, Industry associations, The chambersof commerce / trade, Help / Aid organizations, NGOs etc. The role of these entities have

progressed beyond manufacturing and profit. They have matured to assume responsibility for

larger societal betterment.

STATE AUTHORITIES.

These are local, State or National level governmental bodies. They have the authority to

formulate new systems or system modifications and implement it. They also possess large sums

of money to support various systems.

These major components of the Grand Systems are assigned specific roles.


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THE ROLE OF INDIVIDUALS

The various types of individuals in the society are categorized in six major groups. The

number of individuals in each category will vary at different periods. An individual may also shift

from one category type to another over his life-span depending on circumstances and

environment.

The role of individuals will be to present system modifications or new systems. These will

be new ideas, concepts or logics. The individuals may suggest these, based on their experience

and knowledge of the existing systems or may present them based on their intelligent thought

processes.

The system presentation is similar to a scientific definition. When gravitational force is

defined as the force acting on the bodies which is directly proportional to the product of their

masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them, it appears as few

simple lines. But the amount of thinking that led to this definition is monumental. It may have

possibly involved some vague proposition at the initial stage, which must have been re-fined by

demolition and re-construction of innumerable aspects. The final definition in few simple lines

gets evolved after a herculean task. Similarly the presentation of system modifications or new

systems gets evolved after a herculean thought process that involvesdemolition and re-

construction of innumerable aspects.

The individuals belonging to different categories will react differently to these new systems

or system modifications.

1. The Preservers will put up the resistance and may highlight various risk factors.

2. Different individuals from the changers will support different aspects. They may suggest

alterations or modifications around the core concepts.

Further, the system modifications or the new systems may be depriving some segment of

the benefit or advantage they may be traditionally enjoying and hence they will oppose or put up

resistance.


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However the broader or larger objective of the system modifications or new systems

should be:

1. To decrease hardships, sufferings, inefficiencies, mis-management or mis-use.

2. To increase joy, satisfaction, sensitivity, responsiveness, support, security, and safety.

These presentations by individuals may vary from mega modifications to nano suggestions

Mega Modifications

a. Defense systems that are extremely less expensive based on collaborative, collective and

trustworthy mechanisms.

b. Newer and expensive systems for delineation and elimination of elements harmful to

society.

(These mega modifications are like capital investments in an industry where-by new

machines and processes are installed to drastically enhance the capability and performance).

Nano Suggestions

These nano suggestions are like kaizen projects that improve the operation in the targeted

small area.

These nano suggestions attend mini issues in an excellent way.

The system modifications or new systems may call for special products to facilitate

implementation. The mankind who has achieved the status of a great creator of products will meet

these requirements.


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THE ROLE OF ORGANISATIONS

A large no. of individuals will have presented various new ideas, logics or concepts for

systems modifications or new systems. The various entities comprising the organizations (business

units, business houses, Industry associations, The chambers of commerce / trade, Help / Aid

organizations, NGOs) have the opportunity to engage for societal benefit.

A. It is perceived that the view of the above entities will be from a broader perspective.B. It may be that only a limited segment of the above entities care to engage.C. It may so happen that some issues receive great attention and some may not.D. It is understandable that the above entities have their basic tasks to perform and will not be

seen involved in so many issues. But they will certainly like to voice their opinion on issues

that are of great importance. It is felt that higher the level of the below parameters greater

will be their involvement.

1. The need for system modification or new system.

2. The importance and seriousness of the subject addressed.

3. The value of betterment.

4. The level of thoughtfulness.

5. The pioneering efforts.

The various entities based on their evaluation will give awards to the individuals for their

presentation, which in their opinion will bring greater societal betterment.


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THE ROLE OF STATE AUTHORITIES

The state authorities have the authority to develop system modifications or new systems.

They will set up expert panels to develop these. On the other end individuals or group of

individuals will also present system modifications or new systems.

From the large no. of presentations by individuals, some may receive the awards.

The society receives the benefit after implementation. The society owes to the system

developer for the benefit received by it. A reward system is also required to continuously motivate

individuals to address newer concerns and demands.

The primary objective of state authorities is larger societal betterment. To meet this, they

levy taxes and have vast resources at their disposal. The state authorities will earmark large sum

for distribution to the individuals whose presentations are implemented. They may also reward

individuals for significant alterations or modifications around the core concept.

The state authorities will evaluate the value of betterment received by the society. This can

be done by competent and independent evaluating agencies.

It will be at the discretion of the state authorities to determine,

a. The amount of reward to the individuals.

b. The time period for which to give the reward.

(Some systems may deliver small betterment in the initial period and large betterment at a

later period. The state authority may decide on rewarding similarly over a period of time).

The individuals receiving the rewards from the state authorities will have to forward 5% of

their reward amount to the UNO.


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THE ROLE OF UNO

As of today, UNO is the only agency with the largest global presence. It is working towards

global betterment to the extent possible. The UNO is better poised to play a supportive role to

this system.

1. It will take care of collection, categorization and propagation of the variouspresentations, alterations and modifications from all over the world. This can be done through the

medium of a website. It can also co-ordinate with various state authorities and present their

experiences where system modifications or new systems are implemented. This type of approach

will provide encouragement & confidence to other state authorities for implementation.

2. The individuals, business entities and state authorities are spread across the globe. The

UNO can facilitate collection of awards from organisational entities, and collection of rewards

from state authorities and forward it to the individuals.

3. It can act as a central body for the registration of presentations, alteration and

modifications.

The role as envisaged of UNO is in varied proportions being performed by various

institutions/funds engaged in social welfare domain. The UNO can collaborate with them in some

measure. These institutions themselves can also assume this responsibility in case UNO is

unwilling to assume this role.


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5. THE SUPPORT SYSTEMS

The Grand Systems capability of deliverance is enhanced by support systems. These

support systems will play a catalyst role in enhancing the capability of deliverance of the Grand

System.

The Preservers will put up resistance and highlight various risk factors against these support

systems.

Two systems are discussed; one for assisting the award role of the business units and

another for supporting the implementation of the new or modified systems. The third support

system for motivating the government role of rewarding the individuals is left to the Grand

System itself.

I. The business units are allowed to off-set 0.1% of the levies that they pay to governmentalbodies against the Award amounts paid by them. This will encourage the business units to play an

active role. The business units will be encouraged to take corporate social responsibility (CSR)

seriously. CSR will become a larger department in the organization. The CSR departments will

seriously look for awarding the individuals whose systems modifications or new systems will lead

to betterment of the society in which they are operating. This role will become crucial in

promoting the corporate image in the society.

II. A vast pool of betterment opportunities is generated through the tremendous efforts of

individuals by their systems modifications or new systems and by organizations by the awards toindividuals. The society receives benefit only after the implementation.

In one of their books the noted thinkers, Alwin & Heidi Tofler explain that in any part of the

World, if the business units and the civil society there are considered as changing / progressing at

a hypothetical pace of 100 miles/hr and 90 miles/ hr respectively; then the political structures and

the body of law are changing or progressing there at a pace of 3 miles/ hr and 1 mile/ hr

respectively.

The current system is changed through formation of an Institution called Betterment

Commission and expanding the role of Judiciary.


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BETTERMENT COMMISSION

The Betterment Commission will be a multi-tier organization from local to the national

level. Attached to each ministry or department from the National, Regional to local level bodies,

will be a Betterment Cell. There will be One General Betterment cell also from local, Regional to

National level for issues not falling under specific ministry or department.

The Betterment Cells will comprise of individuals selected by local to national level

governmental bodies. These individuals will be selected as under:

a. Some individuals selected on the basis of their work/ efforts in the field of societal

betterment.

b. Some individuals selected on the basis of their knowledge in economics.

c. Some individuals selected on the basis of their knowledge of the current state of affairs

of the society, their needs and concerns and simultaneous knowledge of the outcomes of various

systems of betterment.

d. Some individuals selected from within or beyond the geographical borders for their

progressive outlook.

The local to national level governmental bodies may decide on the composition of

individuals from each category or may add some more categories.

These Betterment cells receive the concerns, demands and needs of the society. These

Betterment cells may prioritise these concerns, demands and needs of the society. Each

Betterment cell will advertise like a tender for forwarding to them the system modifications or new

systems for a specific concern, demand or need of the society, it has chosen to address. The

betterment cell is also free to scout on its own for material which is either published or is available

in hard or soft format anywhere. The Media (Print or TV) is also free to forward system

modifications or new systems to the Betterment cell.

The Betterment cell has free access to the information available with the concerned ministry

or department or the governing body to which it is attached. Each department or ministry to

forward the requested information to the Betterment cell without delay. Each Betterment cell to

formulate or draft its process of working to draft the final system from the options available. The

Betterment cell may select one particular system modification or new system or may select

portions from more than one options and formulate the final system. (The Betterment cell not to


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formulate any part/portion of the draft on its own). The Betterment cell to complete this process

in a period of 90 days from the date of the advertisement.

The Betterment cell to forward this system to the concerned Government (National,

Regional or local) with a copy to the concerned ministry or department. The ministry or

department to forward its addition/deletions to the proposed system to the concerned

government. The government to take either of the below decisions in a period of 90 days from

receipt of the system from the Betterment cell.( Both the Betterment cell and the government

should strive for reducing this time period which is a mark of their efficiency.) In case the

government body fails to take any decision, the system will be said to have been accepted in

Toto.

A. To accept in Toto the system as forwarded by the Betterment cell.

B. To recommend additions /deletions.

C. To Veto the system.

In case A, the government to formulate suitable legislation to implement the system

In case B, the government to forward its recommended additions/deletions with

explanation to the Judiciary (District/ State/ Supreme or National court as the case may be). The

Judiciary may seek information from the government and pronounce the decision for accepting or

rejecting all or any of these additions/deletions taking in to consideration overall societal benefit.

(There are no appeals to higher Judiciaries against the judgements of District/State/Supreme

courts as the case may be. The variations in judgements in different District/State level courts may

be due to variations in local conditions). The government to suitably pass the legislation for

implementation of the system.

In both the above instances the government has the prerogative to implement the system

in a phased manner. In such a case, the government to inform the Judiciary for a phased

implementation and abide by the time limit to be prescribed by the Judiciary for complete

implementation.

In case C, the government can withheld the implementation for a period it deems

appropriate. The government under no obligation to spell out the time period for withholding the

implementation. The government may do so for reasons best known to it and it is under no

obligation to explain it to Judiciary or Public. The governmental bodies can Veto on a maximum of

50% of the system modifications or new systems forwarded by each Betterment cell to it in a

period of one year.(Depending on the performance of the Betterment Commission the

governments to reduce the veto limit over a three year period to not above 25% to value the

efforts of all involved.)


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It is presumed that the society will evaluate the government decisions- additions, deletions

and Veto- and may take appropriate long term actions.

No Support system is presented now for the role of the governmental bodies on how to

reward those whose system or system modifications are implemented . It is expected that the

governmental bodies will earmark funds and execute this role. In case the governmental bodies

are found wanting in executing this role; individuals, organizations, and the betterment

commission through the Grand System will work-out suitable support systems.


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6. THE RESULT OF SYSTEM DYNAMICS

The sufferers, (Wounded knows what soothes, Deprived knows what suffices)

The beneficiary, (Easy / Unworthy gainers, free lunch seekers)

The exploiters, (The extreme selfish suckers, unconcerned with the monumental detrimental

effects)

And

The thinkers, (Innovative, balanced, bold, long-term and universal viewpoint establishers)

will present their presentations. The society will get to know different contexts. The society will

become aware of the possibilities, means, limitations and scope for the betterment.

With large no. of presentations, the societal attitude to change will change. The acceptance

level to experiment with system modifications or new systems will increase.

Individuals eliminating national borders will put forward presentations for distant area

problems, though they may not be part of it. This will activate the whole world society and set in

motion a cross-border race to better the world.

The composition of the society will change with large proportion engaged or concerned

with societal betterment.

The business units will be seen competing to play a larger role in societal betterment.

The governmental bodies will have large quantum of betterment opportunities and will be

competing with Betterment Commission to implement system modifications or new systems. This

competitive environment will lead to faster societal betterment.

The societies will consider it selves responsible to an extent for their state of affairs. Based

on the maximum area of influence the betterment results can be classified in two broad

categories.


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CATEGORY ONE:

The betterment achieved through systems whose maximum area of influence will be

National are classified as category one. The betterment will be achieved in different subject

matters as politics, governance, public money spending, public administration, corruption,

media, poverty, hunger, homelessness, health care, old age, crime, education, employment,

joblessness, population, family, friendship, associations, and many more.

The betterment in this category will be achieved in three stages.

1st stage:

At the initial period there will be entities enthusiastic about The Grand System at one end

and entities skeptic about it at the other end. The progressive and positive governments and

societies will walk this path stage wise from local to regional levels. This will take around 2-3years.

2nd stage:

The betterment results will encourage the progressive and positive governments to expand

the implementation up to the National level. The betterment results at various locations will

encourage or force the skeptic governments and societies also to address their concerns and

demands through The Grand System. This will take another 2-3 years time period.

3rd stage:

The progressive and positive governments and societies will be launching Mega

modifications. The awards and rewards will set in motion a race to better the world. Individuals

eliminating national borders will be thinking of distant area problems though they may not be

affected by the situations prevalent in such areas. This will take another 4-5 years time period.


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CATEGORY TWO:

The betterment achieved through systems whose area of influence will be Global are

classified as category two. The betterment will be achieved in different subject matters as

terrorism, defence and attack, environment, economics, trade, stock markets, calamities,

scarcities and many more global concerns and demands.

The betterment in this category will be achieved in two stages.

1st stage:

The category two will have a time lag of 2-3 years from the category one. The betterment

achieved at local to regional levels at category one will set the stage for simultaneous system

modifications at the global stage. The existing global entities like UNO, IMF, WB, WTO and many

others will implement system modifications that will change their structure, composition,capability, expertise, autonomy and authority. This will take another 3-4 years time period.

2nd stage:

Think tanks comprising of vast and varied talents will get established. Some of these will be

formulated by group of nations and some will be independent. These will suggest new global

structures and institutions that will have power, authority and acceptability. The new structures

and institutions will work towards betterment that will have a massive scale and impact.. This will

take a 3-5 years time period.


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7. THE ETERNAL BETTERMENT.

The Grand System is an Eternal Betterment system which will continue providing momentum to

the wheel of betterment through,

Empoweringentities to contribute towards betterment.

Participationof the entire society for betterment.

Valuing effortsof betterment.

Universalizationof betterment.


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CONTACT:

Rajanikant.L.Patel,

A1/101, Sun View Towers, Bhuyangdev Cross roads.

Ahmedabad. Gujarat, India.

Email: [email protected]

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