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Mindful Capital Club Presentation

Presentation and Background Information

From the back cover:

Those who are mindful are beginning to realize that only an entirely new operating system can prevent the collapse of civilization. However, to date, no one has presented such a system. This presentation outlines a system that has the potential to serve as a viable replacement for the current paradigm.

Ashram, Buddhist Retreat, University, Sustainable Development, Ecological Footprint

How do we reduce our footprints?

We work in a system in which these are the perks:

• 500 s.f. living quarters
• gourmet food and wine (in moderation)
• on-site library
• university education
• health care
• 20 hours per week work commitment
• Small per diem for personal items such as clothing
• Ability to transfer to another campus within the system/network

That's the labor side of the equation.

Now for the capital side:

How would you like to invest and live in a system in which everyone who works in the system is content with the above perks?

Compare it to the system we now have and the unequal rewards that come from that system.  A majority of those who work in the system just barely get by and a minority live much better than kings.  The majority is worried about paying the bills and the minority wants to maximize profit and get their progeny enrolled in a prestigious university that trains them to maximize profit.  No wonder we are so screwed up.