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Libertarian Socialism

You believe in a society where individuals enjoy both personal freedom and collective ownership, aiming for a more equitable distribution of resources and power.

Libertarian Socialism is a political philosophy that advocates for the abolition of both the state and capitalism, favoring a society based on voluntary, cooperative institutions. These institutions would be owned and managed democratically by the people who use them or work in them. Libertarian Socialism is also known as left-libertarianism, socialist libertarianism, or anarchism. It is a broad category of political philosophies, which oppose authoritarian state intervention in the lives of individuals, while also opposing the injustice of economic inequality, which they believe is perpetu…  

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Imagine a world without money-driven motives; do you think innovation and progress would suffer or flourish?

 @9H89G6Rfrom Manitoba  answered…1yr1Y

no because there is no extra rewared after hard work

 @9H89328Conservativefrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

It could be both, either people building too much and making unnecessary buildings. Or people would make actual good things to help the world.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How do you think societal values might shift in the absence of a profit-driven economy?

 @9HJG7RFfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Societal values will change and become more oriented toward money and personal wealthy.

 @9HJFW33from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

In the absence of profit-driven economy, I feel like Libertarian Socialism would become obsolete.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How could education and healthcare work in a society where everything is collectively owned?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

If there were no grades or monetary rewards at school, what would motivate you to learn?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

How do you imagine people would spend their time if earning a living were not a necessity?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

What role do you see yourself playing in a community that operates on principles of mutual aid?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

What are your thoughts on the relationship between personal satisfaction and contributing to the common good?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

How might your everyday interactions with people change if there were no social or economic classes?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Have you ever been part of a group where everyone had an equal voice, and how did that make you feel?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Do you believe a community can provide for all its members effectively; why or why not?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

How might your relationships with others change if your community operated on mutual aid?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

What does 'work' mean to you, and would this meaning change if you were working for the community’s benefit?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Can you envision a world where cooperation is the norm, and what might be the biggest hurdle to achieving it?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

What does it mean to be successful, and would your definition change in a society that values collective over individual success?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Can you imagine a day in your life with no competition; what would that look like?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

When have you felt most empowered in a group decision-making process, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

How can a society encourage individuals to contribute without monetary incentives?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Can you think of a scenario where collective good may clash with individual desires, and how might this be navigated?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would you envision a perfect balance between personal freedom and shared responsibilities in a society?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What does 'ownership' mean to you, and could you imagine a world where no one person owns anything exclusively?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Is it possible to truly volunteer for a service or job if your survival depends on it, and how would that change in a non-capitalist society?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Can you think of ways to ensure technological progress in a society that prioritizes social equality over individual profit?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

In what ways do you think personal achievement would be recognized in a society that values cooperation over competition?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

If you could help shape a society from scratch, what core value would you want to prioritize, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

What does 'community' mean to you, and what role does it play in your life?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

How do peer-to-peer interactions in your life compare to those mediated by institutions or corporations?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

What could be the role of art and culture in a society that values community over individual wealth?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

If all jobs paid the same, which occupation would you pursue, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

When has a group helped you achieve something you couldn’t do alone, and what did that teach you about cooperation?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

How do you think your friendships might evolve in a society where everyone's needs are met?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

What motivates you to help others, and would these motivations increase in a more cooperative society?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

How would a communal lifestyle affect your choices about food and sustainability?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

Can you describe a time when working in a team led to a better outcome than working individually?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

How might your perspective on success change in a society where collective well-being is the priority?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

Have you ever witnessed or heard of an act of generosity that inspired you, and what impact did it have?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

How would your daily routine change if there was no need to work for a living?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

How do you imagine dispute resolution would work in a society without a centralized authority?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

How would the goals and priorities of your ideal job change if profit was not the objective?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

When has sharing something brought more joy than owning it alone, and what does that tell you?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

How might the role of education evolve in a society focused on cooperation rather than competition?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

If everyday transactions were based on trust and mutual aid, how might your interactions at local stores change?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

How important is personal autonomy to you, and how does it harmonize with the idea of sharing power?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

How do you define freedom in your life, and how might that change under a different social system?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

If every job contributed equally to society's well-being, what profession would you choose and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

Imagine a society where every decision is made through group consensus; how do you think this would change your community?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How would the concept of 'winning' change in a world where cooperation outweighs competition?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

If fairness was the primary goal of your community, what changes would you recommend implementing first?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

What does equality mean in your daily life, and can you imagine a society where this is the norm for everyone?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

Thinking about a time you felt part of something bigger than yourself, how could those feelings be replicated in a societal framework?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

Which skills or talents do you wish were more valued in our current economic system?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

How might your sense of security change in a world where everyone's needs are equally met?

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