I have a paper due on Tuesday, describing the ideal society. Imagine having unlimited resources....go with that. \n\nPlease help!
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a "perfect" society for me would consist of me ruling everyone, having a harem full of pretty boys, a court full of people who amuse me and everyone else would farm, build and invent as required without complaining\n\nignorant and rude people could be sent off to live on an island with bears or something. doesnt really matter as long as they cant get out and they dont have a lot of resources (dont want a rebellion on my hands)
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I particularly like "Same Sex Unions in Pre Modern Europe" by John Boswell and it would be neat to see his evidence online, perhaps in timeline form.  Gay marriage is a hot topic, and those of us who do history know that this whole "marriage has always been between a man and a woman" thing is total crap.  Plenty of societies have had, allowed, and encouraged same sex marriage, like Native American societies.  I would like to see more about that online.
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These links should get you started, and will lead you to many othr links.  If you consider they were each from different countries, think about that in terms of their perspectives.  \n\nGood luck with your paper.
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Hi there;\n\nI have to hand it to you! You are showing a lot of gumption for taking on an assignment covering an entire continent of nations like that.\nI can list for you some very fine links (safe links) which can assist you in your endeavors. Good luck I hope you do well. :)
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http://www.practical-philosophy.org.uk/Volume4Articles/PlatoTheoryOfLove.htm\ncheck out that link.  And remember, don't plagarize.  Good luck on your paper!
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Many of your propositions are well pinpointed. It looks like you are well informed and shrewd. I am sure I wouldn't teach you much more than you already know. I would just say that nearly all of of the options you propose may happen at the same time within a relatively short laps of time in case of grave world-sized crisis.
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Economist always look at the bottom spectrum of the scale, which never includes people or their welfare. In a perfect world like the Romans had for Centuries even will collapse. They used War and slavery to build their empire. The Slave owners of the DEEP SOUTH, During the Confederacy used these same principles to build the DEEP SOUTH of America. The Republic of China, and the Communist are a mirror of this same type of Government. Same thing in India. World Markets can't compete with an in-slaved Government system, and I say it should be opposed. China right now is putting pressure on the U.S. Auto-makers with this labor situation. I think it was poor investment; because you gave all your bargaining power away, and are at their mercy now to what they will. I believe that with a free market, which includes the vote of the populous, and their concerns. The market will thrive, and you attain greater returns back into the market. That's my observation.
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I found this article on the web. This guy really sounds like he knows what he is talking about.  It should be easky to skim over and get the information you need.
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this link will be of help to u...go thru it .. u will understand...\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalism#Capitalist_theory
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Unfortunately Trisha, we co-exist in a society where the core value system has been corrupted.  The one thing to remember is that we are all products of our environment or society.\nI sense some frustration with your revelation. I don't believe this is any reflection on you. Yet, there are ways to alleviate this by taking an active approach. Posting this question on 'Answers' is a start. Any desire to help change these things in society won't happen if no one does anything. Some people become teachers and this void in their lives is filled. Others involve themselves in community awareness and activities. There is a great deal more that you can do. \nSomething else to ponder is: Now that you've announced to the world that you see something wrong. Does remaining idle and complacent about this force you to accept some complicity in this?
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Why are you asking the same question over and over again? I checked your profile for recently asked questions, and your latest 1 has been asked 5 times in a row. I understand you excitement about fuel from water, because quite frankly I feel the same way, given that we are so close to no longer needing to rely on fossil and nuclear and living fuels. We are so close to being able to reverse the damage we have done to this beautiful planet. We are so close to eliminating poverty, malnutrition and disease. We are so close to world peace, harmony and unity. Our job now is to first apply it to our own lives, demonstrating by example that it works and it's safe and cheap, and then help others to do the same. Telling people that it is available will not be nearly as effective as showing them by driving down the street in a car that everyone can see is running on water. spread the word BY acting as an example. In the words of Gandhi, "Be the change you wish to see in the world!" Blessed Be.
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Hello - very interesting question. What kind of course is the paper for? Just curious. 10 pages should be absolutely no prob. \n\nYou could try Paul Fussell, "Class" (a painfully accurate guide through the American status system), 1983, for a humorous take on the topic. A bit dated, but still worth the read. There's a bibliography on Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Class_in_American_History#20th_Century\nAs to gay marriage: You might be able to make something out of the recent vote on some proposals on gay marriage bans during the mid-term elections (e.g. Arizona). I'm sure there're statistics to be found.\n\nSome unasked advice (feel free to ignore it): Don't spread out too much, focus on one or two aspects, especially if you only have 10 pages; possibly give an outlook on other stuff you believe to be relevant at the end. Also, strictly scientifically speaking, it's a bit sus to set out to refute an assumption. You rather examine it and then varify it or show it to be erroneous according to your findings - anything else would be biased.\nHope this helps - good luck with your paper, I'd be interested to hear what you come up with. Cheers, Martin
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There's an old science fiction book called "This Perfect Day" written by Ira Levin, that has such a society.  They no longer had individual differences, wants, desires, etc.  The people sacrificed their individual selves to the rule of a computer and drugs that made them submissive in order to maintain the Utopian society.  \n\nI think that if we today had such a society, we would have to surrender our individuality.
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I think it sounds pretty good:). I would just brush up your grammar on some of it, rearrange some of your sentence structure, otherwise it is really well done! I read Lord Of The Flies my freshman year of high school, and it was one of the only ones I could read without hating it. The only question I have is-are you sure Golding is giving the early forms of living a bad rep? or is he maybe looking into what he sees may be the future of civilization if we cannot live by our morals and our rules???? Think about it in that sense and you may get a different view on it:). Good luck!:)
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Ms. Lil -\n\nThe fact is that our society's need for and willingness to pay for, for example, lumber, has resulted in lumber companies planting and raising more trees than they cut-down.\n\nDon't believe this? Google the "acreage in timber development" and find out that there is more timberland in development now than ever in the history of the country!  Why? Because people who put their money in long-term timber development know that growing more than you consume assures the future.\n\nSimple - eh?\n\nHey - the free enterprise system works better than any ten government agencies!\n\nGood luck with your project - it's a winner!
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I'm in total agreement with you. it's the same for any country. over population will create problems with jobs. are system would not be able to support everyone in need of help.
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If you want to answer the first one, search the web for charity, environmental, social justice, or other volunteer or activist groups who are being pro-active about making the world a better place.  Read up on what they are doing and try to think of some ideas of your own.\n\nAs for the second question, how the hell do you expect us to help you with THAT?!?  We don't even know you, much less know your strengths and weaknesses!  You'll just have to think and figure it out on your own!  Sheesh...