Elizabeth’s Comments (group member since Dec 10, 2013)

Elizabeth’s comments from the A New Utopia-Ask Elizabeth N. Love group.

Go KU!
You're welcome, and have a stellar day!

Thanks for the question.
The community works on a barter-like system for those things not granted to them by the community, i.e. food, shelter, medicine.
Humans are creative beings who appreciate creating and having items of art. For instance, if a man wishes to find a piece of jewelry for the woman he is wooing, he approaches the artisan with something of trade. Perhaps he has a few novels to pass on, or he dug up some semi-precious stones while digging a foundation for a new house.
Those who chose to perform a service that requires specialized training or skills, such as medicine, often receive extra favors from those they serve.
And, there are no lawyers. They don't need them.

Although not perfect, the futuristic society in "Pouring the Cup" has succeeded in doing away with currency so that all members have access to food, healthcare and housing, so long as they provide some benefit to the community, usually volunteering for work crews to maintain roads and homes, or serving as first responders during natural disasters. The reader sees this mostly through Quinn Elgar, who volunteers frequently for many different jobs.

Is it possible for the people of Earth to adopt a similar philosophy successfully?