You believe in promoting widespread ownership of property and businesses to create a more equitable and sustainable economic system.
Distributism is a socio-economic philosophy that advocates for a wide distribution of property and wealth within a society. It emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and the decentralization of power. The ideology is rooted in the belief that the health of an economy should be judged not by the wealth it produces, but by how that wealth is distributed among its people. It proposes that the most equitable and just economic system is one where property and business ownership are spread as widely as possible, rather than being concentrated in the hands of a few.
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If wealth was spread out more evenly, how would that change your expectations for your future?
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Ideally, spreading out the wealth would alleviate some of the disparity we have in our current population, but unfortunately, if we do not fix the underlying issues, we would just be delaying what is currently happening.
It seems like that would have broad and difficult to predict effects on society more broadly, and I think that changes this would cause in how people interact, what the expectations of and by people are, and what motivates most people would affect me somewhat, but I am uncertain how this would materially affect me in the here and now. It seems like it would really depend on how this was actually structurally implemented, specifically in libertarian/anarchistic vs authoritarian dimensions.
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I do not really know, but I do want capitalism to remain in the United States.
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I believe it would be significantly better especially if it is being given to those of color.
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How would the celebration of personal milestones differ in a society that values community contribution over individual wealth?
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In a community that only values goals as a whole than people can just sit and watch others do work and still get the credit
If their rich theres more celebration bur poor don't.
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would make some people mad they will not be as inclined to make as much money and work together
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community contributes would celebrate based off of things that they all worked on together to achieve
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How might the shift toward shared ownership impact the way communities address mental health and wellness?
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I think in some cases it would help mental health because people would not be so stressed out.
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Therefore, distributism advocates a society marked by widespread property ownership. [1] Cooperative economist Race Mathews argues that such ...
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The shift toward shared ownership might impact the way communities address mental health and wellness because it would influence social movements.
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In your opinion, would widespread ownership create a more or less competitive economic environment? Why?
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No. People deserve to own what they work for, and should pay for what they don't. All the natural resources and land of the Earth belong to humans because no one invented them, but no one should ever have to share what they create with someone else if they fairly compensate society throughout that process. This is my thinking behind Land Value Taxation. Pay a tax on the natural resources you are occupying, and keep what you earn.
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Less. People wouldnt work hard if they knew it would be taken from them
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more competitive economic enviomrnet due to more companies
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More, the more ownership, the more competiton there is to stay in buisness
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Would you be willing to trade the convenience of big-box stores for the benefits of local markets and why?
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No, local markets and stores should be supported as they are a major part of the economy and people's livelihoods.
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No. Cost-benefit and stability of big box stores no matter where you go
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Would you prefer living in a world where most companies are small and locally owned, rather than large and global?
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Yes, because I feel like everything would be cheaper and more people wouldn't have the same things.
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No, but there are monopolies in many industries that should be broken up under existing anti trust laws. I prefer local businesses though.
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No, while small and local businesses are good, large businesses are able to initiate global affairs better. Though, there should be some restrictions.
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If everyone owned part of the economy, do you think this would make people more responsible with their consumption and resources?
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How would you feel about living in a society where your success wasn't measured by wealth, but by your contribution to the community?
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I would be neutral. As much as it sounds good, I know that it would become unfair to others who try their hardest but can never progress.
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How do you think your aspirations would change in a community where cooperative living and working is the norm?
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How might the principle of distributism affect innovation and economic growth from your perspective?
It will help the poor be able to support themselves.
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I think innovation and economic growth will grow as the government isn't controlling and always regulating.
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As a potential future owner in the economy, what industry would you most like to revolutionize, and why?
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I would like to revolutionize the farming industry. Since I am a vegetarian who formerly ate meat but after learning how animals are farmed, stopped supporting the farming industry. If we could sustainably and naturally take care of and consume animals the world would be a better place.
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Wall Street needs to be regulated and all the criminals gambling with the nation's money should be sent to prison
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If financial success was measured by communal well-being, how might this shift your personal achievements?
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My personal achievements would correlate to the success of the community.
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