○First and foremost, it is necessary to recommend individuals who possess integrity, followed by competence
In recommendation elections, the focus is on selecting individuals of exemplary character. Therefore, the selection criteria prioritize "person of integrity." A person of integrity typically exhibits the following characteristics:
・High self-management and self-discipline
・Serious-mindedness, while also understanding humor
・Diligently pursues self-set goals
・Completes tasks until the end
・Consistency between words and actions, thereby earning the trust of others
・Minimal feelings of inferiority
・Stable emotions with few fluctuations
・Maintains a pleasant demeanor and composure
・Leaves a positive and refreshing impression
・Independent and unaffected by the opinions of others
・Treats individuals, regardless of gender or physical characteristics, with equal respect
・Displays no sycophantic behavior
・Proficient in conversing with people from various backgrounds
・Projects a bright and cheerful impression
・Capable of teamwork and considers the well-being of others
・Assists others in their failures
・Acts with a focus on the greater good rather than self-interest
・Values etiquette
・Neither accepts nor offers bribes
In Prout Village, it is crucial to increase the number of individuals who prioritize politeness and moderation. This contributes to maintaining harmonious relationships within the community. Although the importance of etiquette may be recognized, individuals often struggle to translate that recognition into action. Selecting leaders who value courtesy becomes a way of choosing leaders for each Village Assembly. The influence of organizational leaders is significant, and when a leader of integrity becomes a role model, a positive chain of behavior is created among those who interact with the leader, naturally becoming an exemplar of humanity for the residents. Conversely, if a person who looks down on others is chosen as a leader, the tendency is for residents who encounter such an attitude to adopt a similar approach, resulting in a negative organizational atmosphere. This tendency can also be observed in corporate settings within a monetary society. Around a leader of integrity, sincere individuals tend to gather, while around an insincere leader, individuals lacking sincerity tend to gather.
When interacting with the same person for an extended period, whether in the workplace or at home, the evaluations of that person's character tend to converge. Even when observing the person's behavior and words beyond superficial appearances, it is crucial to carefully observe how they interact with individuals who are in a subordinate or weaker position. This is because they may exhibit politeness and smiles towards you only because there is some benefit involved, engaging in flattery. Insincere individuals often demonstrate a tendency to behave arrogantly towards individuals in positions where they cannot oppose, such as taxi drivers or restaurant waitstaff.
If someone is uncertain whether a person is sincere or not, it indicates that the person is not particularly sincere. Between sincerity and insincerity, some individuals adapt their attitude based on the attitude of others. If treated well, they respond in kind, and vice versa. A sincere person, even when faced with unpleasant situations, acts in accordance with their moral principles and does not seek revenge.
When conflicts arise with others, a sincere individual does not seek to defeat the other party but instead empathizes with their perspective, seeks understanding through dialogue, and if possible, works together as allies. In other words, they aim to resolve issues in a friendly and non-confrontational manner, without creating enemies. This fosters peaceful relationships and a peaceful society. Ultimately, individuals who maintain inner peace regardless of the circumstances are the ones who create a peaceful environment.
In contrast, in a monetary society, whether in politics or corporations, the drive for acquisition and survival underlies many aspects, leading to a higher proportion of ambitious individuals, particularly men, occupying leadership positions. However, individuals who seek to overpower others often generate resentment and jealousy, leading to an increase in enemies. In such a context, a peaceful society becomes difficult to establish. In Prout Village, peaceful leaders without internal conflicts are essential. Selecting leaders based on the notion that men are physically strong and possess high attack power and, therefore, are reliable in times of crisis may result in that aggression being directed back towards the community, hindering the establishment of a peaceful society.
In this way, in the recommendation elections within the community, the primary priority is to choose leaders based on "sincerity." A peaceful and stable society is created from the inner qualities of its individuals. Only those individuals who possess inner tranquility can achieve this. Under the influence of individuals driven by desires, unequal judgments, corruption, factional disputes, and bullying may arise.
However, in the case of individuals who are sincere but lack the capabilities or competence to be leaders, they may be viewed as merely kind individuals by those who are egoistic and aggressive. Therefore, when multiple sincere individuals are present, it is important to consider whether they have already achieved something or possess competence and success. For example, they may have already delivered results as leaders within an organization or have acquired professional-level skills and knowledge individually. Individuals with successful experiences have accumulated a certain level of expertise, enabling them to visualize the path to success and guide the organization towards success more effectively. In other words, when both sincerity and competence are present, it becomes easier to gain understanding and support from a wide range of people.
If there is someone who has achieved success, possesses competence, and is capable of performing well in their work but lacks sincerity, it is not advisable to recommend them as a leader based on the assumption that they may become a good leader in the future. The reason is that leaders lacking sincerity often fail to empathize with individuals who are less capable, look down on them, and engage in one-sided attacks, creating a negative atmosphere within the organization. Personal growth in terms of character takes time and rarely improves significantly over a lifetime. Moreover, they prioritize their own interests and do not consider the greater good. Without sincerity as the fundamental premise and competence as the next consideration, an organization cannot become peaceful or successful.
In a monetary society, such examples are often observed. It is a situation where the leader's character is not favorable, but their work results prevent others from raising any objections. Creating such an organizational culture causes suffering for those involved.
If among the candidates for recommendation, there is an individual who is sincere but lacks competence and fails to garner attention from others, or someone with considerable competence but lacks sincerity, it is important to prioritize individuals who possess both good character and reasonable abilities. Under no circumstances should a self-centered and competent individual with a lack of sincerity be recommended as a leader. While short-term results may be achieved, it will not lead to a positive and lasting organizational atmosphere.
If there are multiple individuals who are both sincere and competent, it is advisable to choose someone who has experienced setbacks and challenging situations. Going through challenging situations is a tightrope walk where failure can lead to death or collapse. However, those who overcome these challenges develop greater maturity and composure, resulting in resilience, discernment, kindness, and patience. Such individuals do not give up in the face of adversity and consistently lead the organization. Challenging situations are not the worst-case scenarios but rather excellent opportunities for leaders to experience significant personal growth, and encountering such opportunities can also be attributed to good fortune.
Taking these experiences into account, it is even better if the individual engages in long-term contemplation. Through contemplation, one can clarify their own ideologies, philosophies of success, and methods of talent development, which can be easily understood and explained to others.
In Prout Village, where there is no money, the motivations of each leader are rooted in the internal desire to contribute to others and society and find fulfillment. Only those who can sustain themselves by giving first before receiving are in a position to lead, and through this, they naturally earn respect from those around them. An ideal leader in Prout Village fulfills the following criteria:
・Sincerity
・Competence
・Experience of setbacks and challenging situations
・Long-term contemplation
○Challenges in Municipality Operation and Decision Making
If a resident in a community proposes the construction of a baseball field, it is predicted that others will also come forward with requests to build a soccer field, a racing circuit, a golf course, and so on. Furthermore, dissatisfaction may arise when comparing with neighboring communities that have already built basketball courts, questioning why their own community has not done the same. There may also be proposals for the construction of large-scale research facilities. The key point here is to establish common priorities shared worldwide.
① Humans have a responsibility to maintain the natural environment on the Earth's surface as close to 100% as possible. If the environmental preservation rate drops to 80% or 50%, ecosystems will change, weather patterns will be affected, and ultimately, it will have adverse effects on humans.
Therefore, it is essential to have a basic principle where multi-purpose facilities can be constructed within certain limits, while striving to minimize environmental destruction in other areas. If there is a need for numerous facility constructions, consideration should be given to underground construction. Underground facilities impose lower burdens on the natural environment compared to above-ground structures. Measures should also be taken to prevent ground subsidence in those areas. Additionally, it is fundamental not to construct facilities that are taller than the surrounding trees.
For facilities that cannot be built underground, discussions should be held with multiple neighboring municipalities. A comprehensive list of all requested facilities should be compiled, and the distribution of these facilities among different municipalities should be considered. At the same time, it is important to anticipate that if one facility is constructed, there will be further demands for additional facilities in the future, and accordingly, to devise response strategies. In the case of requests for the construction of large-scale sports facilities above ground, such as golf courses, soccer fields, and baseball fields, a significant amount of space is required. If there is an existing plaza without trees in the municipality, construction of such facilities would be relatively straightforward. However, if the proposed location has dense tree cover, discussions should be held to determine whether it is appropriate to clear the trees for construction. If one municipality permits this, it may set a precedent for the mass deforestation worldwide. Therefore, it is advisable to consider constructing large-scale facilities within a 10 km range from the coastal areas to the inland regions. The ultimate responsibility for making these decisions lies with the mayor.
Regarding the use of drones, the specific regulations and designated areas for flying them may vary based on the geographical conditions of each municipality. Therefore, it is up to each municipality to determine where it is permissible to fly drones. Coastal areas to a distance of 10 km inland and mountainous regions are typically managed primarily by the surrounding municipalities or through joint management between multiple municipalities. Discussions held in these contexts may also involve planning for the construction of large-scale facilities.
② Activities that evoke a sense of danger and mortality among residents, such as requests to launch rockets or artificial satellites or to conduct large-scale scientific experiments, can present unique challenges for local municipalities. The impact and potential risk associated with such activities often exceed the capabilities of a typical municipality. In such cases, the requester should first consult with the leaders of their respective town assemblies, and if a decision cannot be reached at the individual municipality level, discussions with neighboring municipalities should be pursued. If a resolution still cannot be reached, the matter may need to be deliberated at the prefectural assembly or national assembly. Additionally, requests involving new technologies that contribute to global development or require significant resources should be initially certified or determined by the town assembly. As the scale increases, certification should involve multiple municipalities, followed by the prefecture, country, state, and eventually the World Federation.
However, in Prout Village, scientific advancement is not the highest priority. Preserving the natural environment and fostering inner tranquility among residents take precedence. Therefore, experiments lacking a significant social justification, experiments involving the use of fossil fuels, and the construction of large-scale facilities are generally not pursued. Nevertheless, if a request exhibits no negative implications and is associated with substantial benefits, efforts will be made to realize it as part of the municipality's responsibilities.
③ When there is a need for resources that cannot be obtained from local plant sources, such as minerals or deposits, a judgment should be made based on the estimated remaining quantity of the resource when every individual on Earth has obtained the product. If 50% of the resource, which takes a significant amount of time to form, would be depleted, the proposal would likely be rejected. However, if the extraction amounts to only around 0.01% of the total resource and can be repeatedly reused, there is a possibility of approval. It is important to consider the impact on the world when making such decisions, envisioning a scenario where 7 billion or even 10 billion people simultaneously make the same judgment.
○Servers, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, IoT in Municipality
Prout Village actively utilizes technologies such as artificial intelligence. Below are examples of how artificial intelligence can be used in different sectors. However, it is important to maintain a balance by keeping certain tasks available for manual execution.
◯ Municipality
Servers, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and household appliances are integrated into residents' mobile applications. Artificial intelligence manages administrative tasks such as climate, population, and harvest management. Operation of control rooms (ICT, electricity, water supply) is automated.
◯ Daily Life
Every household has a 3D printer, with login systems like fingerprint authentication. Logging in with fingerprint authentication allows personalized settings to be applied from anywhere. Appliances such as speakers, lighting, and rice cookers can also be controlled via mobile applications. Automation of car and train operations.
◯ Agriculture
Monitoring the growth and harvesting of crops using artificial intelligence.
◯ Healthcare
Health examinations involve capturing images of the body using CT scans and MRIs, followed by disease and dental condition detection through artificial intelligence. Personal medical records are securely stored using login systems like fingerprint authentication.
◯ Homes
Automated locking systems for entrance doors and windows. Measurement of the strength of earthen walls using sensors.
○Autonomous Vehicles
While humans are manually driving cars, it is unlikely to achieve zero traffic accidents. Additionally, in Prout Village where there are no police officers to enforce drunk driving regulations, without proper measures, tragic accidents may occur. The goal is to prevent these incidents and strive for zero traffic accidents. To achieve this, all private vehicles are fully autonomous, but the option for manual driving remains. Residents utilize autonomous vehicles with a maximum speed limit of 20 kilometers per hour for transportation from their residences to multipurpose facilities within the municipality. The speed restriction remains within the same range when traveling between different municipalities. For medium and long-distance travel, autonomous trains or facilities similar to high-speed trains are available, and residents can rent autonomous vehicles upon arrival at the respective station.
Through these measures, residents can travel anywhere in the world, free of charge, using their mobile phones to specify their destinations while minimizing the risk of accidents.
The maximum speed limit for autonomous vehicles within the municipality is 20 kilometers per hour. If a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle traveling at 30 kilometers per hour, the fatality rate is approximately 10%, which increases to over 80% at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour. Therefore, operating at speeds below 20 kilometers per hour and utilizing automatic braking significantly reduces the probability of collisions. Even in the rare event of a collision, the fatality rate would be significantly low.
The average walking speed for adults is approximately 6 kilometers per hour, while children walk at around 3.5 kilometers per hour. Considering the distance of 2 kilometers from the outskirts to the village center within the municipality, it takes approximately 30 minutes to walk for adults but only about 10 minutes to arrive by an autonomous vehicle traveling at 20 kilometers per hour. Since there is no need for high-speed work in Prout Village, and everyone can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, there is no requirement for vehicles to operate at high speeds. Safety is the top priority. By adhering to these guidelines, the number of traffic accidents and fatalities within the municipality approaches zero.
There is a possibility that accidents could occur when individuals are struck by vehicles traveling at 20 kilometers per hour or even slower, resulting in unfortunate injuries or fatalities. Determining the maximum speed limit that allows the functionality of vehicles while keeping the number of fatal accidents at zero becomes a matter of setting a clear boundary. As of now, the maximum speed limit of 20 kilometers per hour fulfills both conditions. Prospective residents of Prout Village must understand and accept that all accidents resulting in fatalities within the municipality are their personal responsibility before relocating.
Efforts are made to design autonomous vehicles in a way that individuals in wheelchairs can board the vehicles without assistance from caregivers. The vehicles are also equipped to accommodate emergency patients, providing enough space for two individuals to lie down, with all seating facing inward.
Since Prout Village is abundant in natural surroundings, fallen trees blocking the roads due to heavy rain or typhoons can occur. Therefore, each vehicle is equipped with a small electric chainsaw. In such instances, passengers can use the chainsaw to cut the fallen trees and move them aside before continuing their journey.
Due to widespread power generation throughout the municipality, facilities are installed beneath the roads to allow vehicles to charge while driving.
○Activities within the Municipality
The multipurpose facilities within the municipality are primarily used for community administration, manufacturing, artistic activities, and more. The concept of enrollment and graduation does not exist. Instead, individuals find themselves naturally involved in activities through invitations from parents, friends, and neighbors. These facilities are available 24 hours a day and serve as a place for interaction for people of all ages, from infants to the elderly. Within these facilities, individuals join circles or organizations that align with their interests. Vacant residences within the municipality can also be used as accommodations for visitors from other areas. The municipality's website provides information on room availability, announcements, and serves as a platform for internal and external information exchange.
○Education
In Prout Village, traditional schools do not exist, and both children and adults have the freedom to learn what they are interested in wherever they choose. They can use their homes or rooms within art galleries, or if necessary facilities are unavailable, they can construct their own or travel to regions with well-equipped facilities. In this way, parents and children spend their days following their curiosity and learning together.
○From Childrearing to Lifelong Learning
Birth:
When a child is born, by the time they become aware of their surroundings, they are often taken by their parents or friends to various circles or groups held in the neighborhood or multipurpose facilities. In these circles, people of all ages engage in activities they enjoy, regardless of their age. If there are no circles that match their interests, they create their own. By "learning how to learn" and pursuing activities based on their curiosity, they may eventually encounter pursuits that align with their true calling or vocation. This leads to a more self-directed learning approach. They have friends and seniors who can teach them, and there are explanatory videos available on the internet.
Discovering True Calling and Vocation: Year 3 and Beyond
By devoting themselves to their true calling and vocation for three consecutive years, their skills and knowledge become exceptionally high, establishing their uniqueness and reaching a level that others cannot easily replicate. At this point, they often gain confidence and a certain sense of satisfaction on a spiritual level. Consequently, they develop a desire for others to experience joy and happiness, and engage in acts of service more frequently.
Discovering True Calling and Vocation: Year 10 and Beyond
If one continues to engage in conscious efforts for ten years, the extensive repetition leads to a significant increase in synaptic connections, reaching a substantial level. With a significant amount of pure activity and moments of no-mind, individuals experience significant personal growth. Consistently being aware of no-mind becomes a habit, resulting in increased periods without mental suffering caused by thoughts. Some individuals also develop a desire to give back to society. This flow continues until the moment their life comes to an end.
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