Fundamental Principles
Our Relationship with the Natural
World Nature can
be seen as a civilization with its own laws and could
therefore be
used as a model for human civilization. We are a part of Nature and not
an equivalent.
Small and simpleSmall-scale
entities are always more sustainable and humane than their large-scale
variants. Simple systems have relatively lower energy needs then
complex systems.
Defining a purposeThe
purpose of life is to
give life a purpose. With no purpose there is nothing to live
for.
You cannot learn how to aim if you have not defined a target.
Perceive reality as it isA
situation of
balance and justice can only exist if everybody is aware of
the
true state of reality. Only by having all the correct
information at your disposal you have the possibility to act
properly.
Practical Action
Have not more than one childIf
we wish to
become a sustainable civilization we must grow towards an optimal
population. This means that, during several generations, less children
have to be born.
Become an atheistSince
your behavior is dictated by your belief, it is essential to
believe in the thruth if you wish to act properly. By believing in lies
you reject reality. This may be harmful for
yourself and society.
Become a vegetarianThe
transition to a
vegetarian diet is necessary if we wish to end animal torture,
disrespect to life, pollution and health issues. You cannot value life
if you consume it.
Use sustainable
materialsWhen you need goods choose those that are
completely made from sustainable materials such as wood, metals,
ceramics or cotton. There are enough substitutes for plastics and other
dangerous
materials.
Deconstruct your environment
The surface of the Earth has to heal itself after millenia of human
activities. You can contribute to this important healing process by
replacing buildings by trees and agricultural land by forests.
General Strategy
Optimum PopulationsIn
order to have a
sustainable civilization we must grow towards optimum populations: the
size of the human population must be in balance with the carrying
capacity of
the earth.
Universal EthicsYou use y
our
moral reference frame to define what is right and wrong. By defining a
universal reference frame we may judge everything as it is, whoever you
are or whatever you want.
Cellular SocietyThe
structural
organization of our societies represent the
physical relation between the natural and
artificial world. The way we use our land determines the sustainability
of our civilization.
Other Articles
Energy production as a
local
economyThe
transition to local economies is crucial if we wish to replace
the
existing large-scale economic system by something humane. Decentralized
renewable energy projects are a perfect example.
Future scenarios for MankindThree
factors define our future - population size, life
quality and
the level of technology. They all have limits and only one combination
leads to a susatainable and life-friendly world.
The end of human diversityYou
can only
have and therefore enjoy diversity if you discriminate. A
multicultural society is
therefore unsustainable and threatens the diversity of our
species.
About this website
Our current way of reasoning has led us to our world we live in
today: overpopulation (with all its consequences) and
large-scale economic, commercial and industrial activities not only
destroy our
environment but our humanity too. If Man wishes to
save and improve
itself we must change the way we reason and interact with our
environment.
The World Liberation explores a new way of reasoning that
should enable us to create a humane, sustainable and, above all, a
life-friendly world. Thoughts and ideas for how
to
further improve ourselves individually and collectivelly as a
civilization are published on this website.
If you have questions, remarks, feedback, opinions or criticism please
contact The World Liberation with the following e-mail adress:
fons_jena@hotmail.com