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    • 9-22-21 musings on algorism In order to be ethical, there must be an alternative power structure option for companies. They must have some method of acting in their own benefit, while also acting for some other reason than profit. My idea, which I call 'algorism', is designed to offer that alternative. Currently, a company must (by it's very nature) seek to raise profit levels to the detriment of all else. But by controlling it's income source, we the people can regain control of the government by controlling companies as well as the companies control the government. Those who defend the system of control are essentially one group of people who exert control over the entire system. If the government is conceptualized explicitely as a servant of the people, then one responsibility we as citizens may delegate to our servant, 'the government', may be the task of negotiating with and directing companies. I believe that amenities are a necessary part of the culture of my home, America. And it is unconscionable that we as people collectively agree on an improper and unethical method of acquiring those amenities. The alternative, of course, is to produce those amenities ourselves, and to leave no trace on this beautiful planet earth. These two goals, when accomplished in tandem, should be considered an honorable duty - the cultivation and preservation of our culture and society. But we must not fall to the domain of fear, but rather keep hope and peace in our hearts. With minimized distraction, we may address our internal strive and heal our nation. The war is over, and those who return home deserve a place of good to return to. Actively resisting the progress of others should be the opposite of our goal, and instead prioritize offering a helping hand. It seems, for our recent history, the primary alteration of our culture has been one toward fear and distrust. The unwillingness of the conservative mindset to change or disrupt established social order is rooted in a deep aversion to fear. In the cold war, the threat of existential peril was everpresent and deeply influential. The people who were exposed to such stressors developed an intense desire to protect that which is most loved. And truly, how beautiful that is! But alas, many dangers abound, and care must be taken to avoid pitfalls and hazards in the path toward necessary change. Indeed, to remain inert is to fade from this world, as ashes on the wind. So we must move forward. We must rise up, and begin pushing toward the best future for us all. I truly believe in humaniy's tenacity, and I trust we can make the right decisions. Here is my plan, please consider me.