Evolution Not Revolution Part5: Energy & A New Economic Model Energy and a New Economic ModelIt will be impossible for all man kinds wonderful potentialities to arise unless there isn't first a development that fundamentally changes the foundations upon which our society is built. That development will be a new economic model built around a combination of “new age” technologies. Energy, and its methods of production, is one of the major driving components of our modern day world economy. Oil, coal and natural gas have been an integral part of our society for such along time that they had been taken for granted until relatively recently. Now the world at large is prepared to admit that fossil fuels have played a major role in warming of our global climate and the corresponding extremes of weather conditions. We have not however been as quick to realise the social limitations imposed upon our communities by the multitude of organisations who control this important economic area. This is done both directly, by multi national corporations and the governments of fossil fuel rich nations, and indirectly through the influence of public and private financial institutions. Control of energy means control of power, both literally and metaphorically. All the entities listed above have one thing in common, they serve to centralise and control all facets of the energy application process. From research and development to production and distribution and finally sale, while consequently indirectly influencing every other area of our economy and society. They also have the most to lose should a new and dynamic way of generating energy emerge globally. Such would be the case if new age technologies relating to Zero Point Energy and low energy nuclear reactions (LENR) were successfully developed and bought into production*. All these technologies have created a lot of controversy with little credence being given to their legitimacy from mainstream circles, for reasons that have been given in previous pieces I have written. It is also in the best interests of the powers that be that these developments fail, hence lack of funding, ridicule, lack of publicity from mainstream media and outright sabotage have all been used to hinder there development. The potential for societal change for the benefit of all from the development of these technologies cannot be overstated. Not only would they provide a cheap and effective solution to global warming and CO2 emissions, they would also create an alternative base from which capital investment in their infrastructure can come, that of each and every individual. Put simply, we will all be able to afford to purchase our own power generation equipment through this new paradigm. Previously most energy generation undertakings have required the development of huge centralised infrastructures that are typically funded by multi national corporations or national governments. Sure we can all partake in these developments indirectly, by way of purchasing shares or voting in elections, but at no point does an individual have the independent ability to control their own energy production in a way that maximises benefits for that individual. Also the cost of living would come down markedly, as a major expense for people is removed, no more fuel costs for cars or power bills for your home. People would not have to work as much, and could use their newly found time for such things as personal and local community development. This could include working toward an ideal situation where all small communities (eg Shires/Provinces etc) and their individuals have the opportunity to become self sufficient in the production of energy, food, water, shelter and the management of waste materials. Whilst this will initially take time and effort, the combined dynamics of universal energy and human ingenuity will quickly bring about a multitude of efficient ways of achieving this goal. Individual communities would naturally develop areas of specialisation in which they excel, with their discoveries then freely being shared among the thousands of other regional communities around the world via the portal of social net working media. These small and dynamic international communities could pool their knowledge and resources together for particularly challenging and ambitious undertakings in a similar way to how capitalism works now, though motivated by enlightened foresight instead of blind greed. Concepts for different ways of educating our people could also emerge, with vocational, scientific and arts/craft studies being provided by specialist guilds formulated from suitably skilled individuals within each community. Also languages will become an important area of study for obvious reasons. Education could well prove to be a lifetime undertaking that can be passionately enjoyed and found thoroughly rewarding when it is successfully blended throughout every facet of a communal life. Now I know these thoughts may sound very idealistic and I apologise for my lack of pragmatism, however our present situation and emerging desire for change demands that we think outside of our current paradigm. I offer these ideas in the hope that they will serve to stimulate similar thoughts in the minds of others, so as eventually we may all join hands and step forward together down the amazing path that destiny has laid before us. | 
