Opinionated Futuristic Community Concept
The basics:
- Members contribute a portion of their income (targeting 25–50%) to a Common Fund
- In return, rent is free, healthcare is covered (pooled insurance), and shared infrastructure/amenities are provided
- One member, one vote - no hierarchy, no exceptions
How decisions get made:
- Monthly General Assemblies with direct democratic voting
- An elected committee proposes prosperity paths (education, career, extracurricular) for members to choose between each quarter
- Major changes require supermajority votes and deliberation periods
The big picture goal: Long-term, we're aiming at space - potentially a moonbase - through federated, self-sufficient communities that each specialize (agriculture, engineering, medicine, design, etc) Short-term, we're focused on buying property, pooling resources, and building real quality of life: labs, gardens, entertainment venues, healthcare.
If you leave, you get back up to half your contributions (capped at $10k).
Still working out details around education incentives, ramping up dues gradually, and whether the moon is really the right north star or if "happiness index" is a better mission.
Curious what others think? I have offered similar ideas before and some people like the idea of a technological community. However, I modified it to be accepting of all kinds of people, rather than just those who are technically inclined. I am only in college now, but this is one of my dreams, in an effort to prove a better model for society.