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Universal Basic Serfdom

Published 6th November 2016 by Colin R. Turner

Universal Basic Serfdom

I’m kind of amazed that I feel I have to write this, when surrounded by so many people already in agreement with a moneyless world, yet who, for some reason, seem to think that a Universal Basic Income will somehow get us there. Personally, I can’t think of anything that would bring us further from a moneyless world – to the point where I am even having ‘conspiratorial’ suspicions as to the origins and impetus of this idea. Continue reading Universal Basic Serfdom

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Open Economy vs. Resource-Based Economy

Published 12th October 2016 by Colin R. Turner

Open Economy vs. Resource-Based Economy

A few people have been asking about the difference between an Open Economy and a Resource-Based Economy, so I thought I’d make a post about it.

In a broad sense, the two concepts are the same – a more abundant, peaceful and sustainable world beyond money and borders. The difference is in the fundamental approach of arriving to this destination.
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Four Reasons We Are About To Evolve Beyond Money

Published 2nd June 2016 by Colin R. Turner

Four Reasons We Are About To Evolve Beyond Money

1. It’s Feasible

Because technology can – and already does – most of the hard work for us now.

Producing all of life’s necessities like food, clothing and building is already many times easier today than forty years ago, and it’s only going to get easier. Automated vertical farming, advanced cultivating techniques and 3D printed clothing and homes are already here.
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The Mechanics Of A Free Society

Published 25th November 2015 by Colin R. Turner

The Mechanics Of A Free Society
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This article was the essay that ultimately inspired the writing of the book Into The Open Economy which expanded on many more details than are described here. I would recommend reading the book which you can download freely as a signatory the Free World Charter or purchase online.

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The Six-Part Puzzle Between You and a Money-Free World

Published 22nd February 2015 by Colin R. Turner

The Six-Part Puzzle Between You and a Money-Free World

We would all be in a better, moneyless society tomorrow if everyone understood how and why it works, but the truth is that it’s a very difficult idea to convince people of. So why is that? As someone who has been trying to sell this idea to people for about five years now, I’ve had plenty of time to think about this question, and this article is what I’ve come up with so far.
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A Penny For Your Thoughts?

Published 27th September 2014 by Colin R. Turner

A Penny For Your Thoughts?

Imagine you are going out for the evening to meet three of your best friends – all going for a nice meal and a drink at your favourite restaurant. Throughout the night everyone is very relaxed, enjoying each others’ company, having a good chat, sharing some memories and laughs, and talking about whatever’s going on in their lives. Sounds like a pleasant way to spend an evening, right?
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