A question of natural resources

Editor's note: We had a visitor ask a question and thought others might have the same or similar questions.  Question: Since everything in Copiosis is property, and all property is owned by someone, what is the story around basic resources?  How are resources allocated to provide the most Net-Benefit? How is this determined and by who? … Continue reading A question of natural resources

What about sociopaths?

Editors note: This post is in response to a question we received via Twitter   How do you keep sociopaths from gaming [Copiosis]?   In every society there are people who act in ways that are sociopathic. Some actually are sociopaths. Who knows why they are the way they are? In status-quo economies, we have to … Continue reading What about sociopaths?

How alternative medicine works better in Copiosis

Editor's Note: A visitor to our website asked a question worth sharing:   It appears that this "Payer Organization" has a lot of power. In Capitalism, the consumer is the final arbiter of value. This seems to work pretty well to me. Who decides what is of value in Copiosis? This question comes up a lot, particularly … Continue reading How alternative medicine works better in Copiosis

Making Luxuries a force for good

In a Copiosis economy, money can buy only goods and services designated as "Luxuries."  But “Luxury” is in the eye of the beholder, isn’t it?  A Necessity for one person is a Luxury to someone of more reduced circumstances. Anything can be designated as a "Luxury" or as a "Necessity" or as a "pink elephant," … Continue reading Making Luxuries a force for good