Tag: environment

  • Are you a stupid robot?

    Are you a stupid robot?

    Bureaucracy: Turning People into Robots

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    “Bureaucracy turns people into stupid robots.”

    It’s a harsh observation — but one many of us have felt. How often have you tried to solve a simple issue with a company, a hospital, or a government office, only to be met with rules, forms, and polite but powerless employees who cannot actually help?

    It isn’t the people themselves who are “stupid.” Most of them are intelligent, kind, and capable outside of their bureaucratic roles. But the system they work within forces them into patterns where initiative is punished, compassion is inconvenient, and common sense is overridden by procedure.

    Endless examples

    We all know the feeling:

    • Healthcare: filling out five different forms with the same information, only to be told one signature was in the wrong box.

    • Taxes: an ever-expanding jungle of regulations, where even professionals struggle to keep up with yearly changes.

    • Immigration offices: endless queues, contradictory answers, and documents that expire before the next appointment becomes available.

    • Corporate customer service: agents reading from scripts, unable to deviate even when the solution is obvious.

    • Elderly care in Sweden: in 2025, the family of 94-year-old Gunnar in Sunne reported that home-care services failed to deliver meals for six days in a row. Staff said they were unaware of the task — a tragic example of how a simple “oversight” in a bureaucratic chain can leave a vulnerable man hungry, confused, and at risk.

    And let’s not forget those inside the machine. The poor bureaucrats employed to enforce all this red tape often suffer just as much. Many start with the desire to help people, only to find themselves trapped in rigid job descriptions where their humanity is suppressed. They are measured by compliance, not compassion. Their creativity and common sense are sidelined by “the system.”

    And if the system itself makes a mistake? Then the chaos is endless. Culture has reflected this again and again:

    • The film Brazil — a single typo mixing up the names Tuttle and Buttle leads to the arrest and death of an innocent family man.

    • Kafka’s The Trial — bureaucracy becomes a faceless nightmare where no one knows the rules, and no way out exists.

    • Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy — Douglas Adams brilliantly satirizes bureaucracy on both a small and a cosmic scale. Arthur Dent’s house is scheduled for demolition by British officials to make room for a local motorway. Moments later, the Vogon bureaucrats arrive and demolish the entire planet Earth — also to make way for a motorway, in this case a galactic hyperspace bypass. The parallel shows how bureaucracy, whether petty or planetary, can be absurdly destructive when carried out without humanity or common sense.

    These stories are funny, dark, or tragic — but they all point to the same truth: bureaucracy, when left unchecked, becomes absurd, inhuman, and destructive.

    The myth of “reducing bureaucracy”

    Politicians in every country have promised to cut red tape. They digitize forms, launch “one-stop portals,” or talk about “simplifying procedures.” And yet, somehow, the pile of rules keeps growing.

    Why? Because bureaucracy is built on control. Each reform adds another layer meant to fix a flaw in the last one. Instead of removing complexity, the system multiplies it. Digitalization often makes it worse: now you don’t just need the right paper — you also need the right password, code, or app that doesn’t crash.

    The result is the same: people acting like robots, following instructions instead of solving problems. And so do the workers themselves, who end up enforcing rules they know are senseless. Both sides — citizen and employee — are dehumanized by the same machinery.

    Is there an alternative?

    The world of Waking Up imagines a very different approach. In this future, bureaucracy is not replaced by more rules, but by intelligence — human and artificial — working together for the benefit of all. Instead of forms and signatures, advanced systems understand your needs directly and provide what is necessary without obstacles.

    Imagine a society where resources are allocated transparently and fairly, not through applications and waiting lists, but through real-time understanding of needs and availability. Where people are empowered to act with compassion and creativity, because the “system” is designed to support human flourishing, not stifle it.

    In such a world, no one has to play the role of the robot. Technology serves humanity, not the other way around. Bureaucracy, as we know it, simply disappears.

    A new dawn is possible

    This isn’t just utopia on paper — it’s the vision explored in Waking Up – A Journey Towards a New Dawn for Humanity. A novel about transformation, healing, and the possibility of building a society where bureaucracy is no longer needed.

    Follow Benjamin Michaels as he awakens into a future where healing, cooperation, and human connection replace the cold machinery of bureaucracy.

    👉 Step into his discovery of a world without red tape — and imagine how it could change our own.

    👉 If you’d like to dive deeper into this future without red tape, order your copy of Waking Up here.

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  • Does It Have to Be Sameness?

    Does It Have to Be Sameness?

    Many people fear that moving beyond capitalism would mean losing individuality. “Won’t it just make us all the same—like robots in matching clothes, with no freedom to be ourselves?” History gives us examples: the Soviet Union and Maoist China, where sameness was enforced through identical clothing, controlled expression, and strict conformity. Literature has reflected the same fear: in Lois Lowry’s The Giver, society solves its problems through “sameness,” but at the cost of love and freedom. George Orwell’s 1984 shows a world where individuality is crushed by totalitarian control, while Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World imagines a society where people are conditioned into uniformity disguised as happiness. All these visions echo the same worry: Does building a world that works for all mean sacrificing diversity?

    The Hidden Sameness of Today’s System

    Ironically, we already live in a kind of enforced sameness—though it often goes unnoticed. In today’s monetary system, no matter how unique your dreams or talents are, you must conform to one thing: money. Whether you’re an artist, a farmer, or a scientist, survival depends on earning, spending, and competing within the same framework. Profit becomes the universal measure, reducing human diversity to numbers on a balance sheet. Many people sacrifice their individuality—not because they want to, but because “it doesn’t pay.” In this way, capitalism itself quietly enforces sameness under the illusion of freedom.

    The New World Vision — Diversity as Strength

    But what if the opposite were true? What if a world without money actually created more freedom and diversity? This is the vision explored in Waking Up. Instead of flattening humanity into sameness, a moneyless world allows individuality to flourish. People are no longer punished for being different, for following their passions, or for contributing in unique ways. Diversity is no longer a threat—it becomes the very foundation of abundance. In such a world, cooperation replaces competition, and the wide variety of human talents and perspectives becomes the source of resilience and creativity. 

    This is basically how nature does it. Flourishing through diversity. And in the book humanity has adopted this too. No money, no coercion, only freedom and diversity. 

    The Deeper Root — The Ego and the Monetary System

    The real problem, then, is not diversity or sameness in themselves. The problem lies in the monetary system, which is born of the ego and perpetuates fear, greed, and conformity. In today’s world, the ego-driven pursuit of wealth forces us into patterns that limit who we truly are. Remove money, and suddenly individuality is no longer a liability—it’s an asset. Freed from the need to conform to profit, people can finally bring their authentic selves to the table.

    Flipping the Fear

    The fear of sameness is understandable. History and literature are full of warnings about systems that erased individuality in the name of stability. But a world that works for all does not mean we all become the same. It means we finally have the freedom to be different—without that difference being turned into inequality or exploitation. Sameness is not the price of peace. Awareness, cooperation, and compassion are.

    This is the journey explored in my novel, Waking Up — A Journey Towards a New Dawn for Humanity. It asks: What if humanity chose differently? What if we built a world not of enforced sameness, but of celebrated diversity? If you’ve ever wondered what life beyond money—and beyond fear—might look like, Waking Up is waiting for you.

    👉 Get your copy of Waking Up here

  • GET RICH NOW!!!

    GET RICH NOW!!!

    (…or maybe get something far more valuable…)

    If you’ve been online lately, you’ve seen it — the modern gold rush is everywhere.

    The Frenzy of More, More, More

    Open Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, and you can’t miss it.

    Trading bots promising “passive income while you sleep.”

    Crypto gurus flashing screenshots of six-figure months.

    “Work from home” programs that somehow require you to buy a $997 course first.

    Affiliate funnels. Drop-shipping empires. Side hustle coaches selling the dream.

    The hustle has gone 24/7. The ads follow you from your phone to your laptop, whispering that freedom is just one more grind away. And yet — for most people — the finish line keeps moving.

    The Unspoken Longing

    I don’t think people are addicted to money itself. I think they’re addicted to the hope of what it might bring: breathing space, freedom to do what matters, more time with the people they love.

    But when you’re buried in the scramble — juggling a job, a side hustle, a “passive income” project that’s eating all your weekends — it’s hard to imagine another way. The race feels normal. The cage feels invisible.

    That’s why I wrote Waking Up. It’s not another system to make money faster. It’s a story about leaving the entire money chase behind — and stepping into a world where life works for everyone. Both people and planet.

    Through the eyes of someone who wakes up in this society, you see what happens when human potential is freed from the endless need to earn. No schemes. No hustle. Just the space to live, create, and connect.

    The noise of “more, more, more” has never been louder. But so has the quiet hunger for something else. I believe millions of people already feel it — even if they don’t have words for it yet. And when they find Waking Up, it won’t just be another book. It will feel like a lifeline.

    A different vision

    Through the eyes of someone who wakes up in this society, you see what happens when human potential is freed from the endless need to earn. No schemes. No hustle. Just the space to live, create, and connect.

    An Invitation Out of the Noise

    If you’ve ever felt the exhaustion of the hustle — and wondered if there’s another way to live — you might find something in this book that you’ve been searching for. You can start reading Waking Up today, and let yourself step — if only for a moment — into a world beyond the scramble.

    Click HERE to begin your journey.

  • How did it happen?

    How did it happen?

    People have asked. The world of Waking Up is well and good. But how did humanity actually get there?

    The shift that changed everything.

    People still ask:

    How did the world actually change?

    How did we move from a system of money, ownership, debt, competition, war and scarcity…

    to a world of cooperation, sharing, abundance, and peace?

    The answer isn’t simple.

    But it’s not mysterious either.

    It happened the only way it could:

    peacefully. Voluntarily. Gradually—then suddenly.

    It is important to emphasize that the transition to the new world happened completely voluntary on all levels.

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    🌱 The Seeds Were Always There

    Even in the darkest days of exploitation and inequality, people cared.

    Some gave their time. Some gave their voices. A few gave their fortunes.

    Philanthropy wasn’t new.

    For centuries, wealthy individuals had donated to causes—sometimes out of genuine compassion, sometimes for legacy, reputation, or tax benefits. But starting in the early 21st century, a quiet revolution of heart and mind began to stir.

    It didn’t look like a revolution at first.

    There were no tanks in the streets.

    Only a shift in consciousness.

    More and more people began to wake up.

    To see the insanity of endlessly pursuing profit while the planet burned.

    To feel the dissonance of having more than enough while billions struggled to survive.

    To ask: Is this really the best we can do?

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    🧠 A Global Awakening

    What followed was more than politics or economics—it was spiritual.

    People everywhere began questioning the foundational assumptions of the system.

    Not with anger. Not with violence. But with clarity.

    Billionaires, too, began to change.

    Not all at once. But the ripple became a wave.

    Figures like Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and George Soros—already known for their philanthropy—began to do something different:

    They stopped trying to fix the system.

    They started planting seeds for a new one.

    They funded open-source education. Renewable cities. Regenerative agriculture.

    They began conversations, supported experiments, and—perhaps most importantly—stepped aside when others brought better ideas.

    They didn’t build the new world.

    But they helped fund its birth.

    Even those who weren’t ready to divest during their lifetime began to shift perspective.

    People like Elon Musk, known for pushing the boundaries of technology and ambition, also pledged to give away the majority of their wealth—after their passing.

    At first, it seemed like a safety valve, a way to give without letting go.

    But even that was a step. A public recognition that the accumulation of vast wealth could—and should—serve something larger than the self.

    Many of these posthumous pledges became part of the COL seed funds, as their estates were redirected—not to private heirs or trusts—but to humanity’s shared inheritance.

    Paradoxically enough the new moneyless world was created with money. 

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    🌍 Enter the Cities of Light

    The real turning point came when those ideas were brought together.

    Not just scattered projects and good intentions—but an integrated vision.

    The first Cities of Light were born as living prototypes—places where people could experience a life beyond money.

    They weren’t cults or communes.

    They were open-source civilizations.

    Testbeds for what could be.

    And yes, they were funded—at first—by people who had once benefited from the old world.

    People like Amo Michaels(Benjamin Michaels’ daughter)—once a billionaire, now a legend.

    She didn’t just donate.

    She divested. Buy She not only released her assets into the commons. She also actively helped plan and build the first cities. 

    She helped design the first COL as a gift to humanity, not a monument to herself.

    She wasn’t alone.

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    💫 The Power of Voluntary Transition

    That’s the key to it all.

    There was no war. No forced redistribution. No bloody revolution.

    It was a voluntary transition.

    One led by the willing, not the coerced.

    Because as the COLs proved what was possible—self-sustaining systems, meaningful work, joyful community—people stopped clinging to the old way.

    Even those who had power in the old world realized they were trapped by it too.

    They weren’t losing control.

    They were finally letting go.

    And what came instead…

    was something no one had expected:

    freedom.

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    📖 So… How Did It Happen?

    Like this:

    • People woke up.

    • Some of them had influence.

    • They used it differently.

    • Others followed.

    • A new path became visible.

    • And when people saw it, they chose it.

    That’s how it happened.

    Not overnight. But inevitably.

    Not with conquest. But with compassion.

    Not with force. But with faith.

    Not because someone made it happen.

    But because enough people said:

    “Let’s do this differently.”

    And they did.

    Would you like to read the story of a man who wakes up in this future and goes through trials and tribulations? If so, you can order the book HERE.

  • Global happiness Product?

    Global happiness Product?

    Gross national happiness. Or gross global happiness?

    How Gross National Happiness Is Paving the Way for a New World

    While the world has spent decades relentlessly pursuing GDP—Gross Domestic Product—one small Himalayan kingdom chose a radically different path. Bhutan, nestled between India and China, introduced the groundbreaking concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH) in the 1970s. Rather than measuring prosperity through economic output alone, Bhutan posed a deeper question: What if true wealth was defined by happiness, well-being, and harmony with nature and each other?

    At the time, this idea may have seemed quaint, even idealistic. Today, it feels nothing short of visionary.

    The Four Pillars of GNH

    Bhutan’s GNH framework is built upon four central pillars:

    1. Sustainable and equitable socio-economic development
    2. Environmental conservation
    3. Preservation and promotion of culture
    4. Good governance

    In essence, Bhutan isn’t striving to be the wealthiest country—it’s striving to be the happiest. While critics argue about the economic trade-offs, Bhutan has managed to preserve its pristine forests, maintain strong social cohesion, and foster a profound connection between its people and the environment.

    After all, does money really make us happy? Or does it mostly serve to increase stress and anxiety?

    A Glimpse into a New Paradigm

    In Waking Up, we envision a world where well-being, not monetary wealth, is the driving force. There’s no poverty, no hoarding, no scarcity mindset. It’s a world where humanity has asked—and answered—the same question Bhutan posed fifty years ago: What truly makes life worth living? And then, it has built systems to support that vision.

    Could Bhutan be the first step in that direction? A living prototype? Just like the Cities of Light envisioned in Waking Up, Bhutan offers a glimpse that another way is not only possible—it’s already unfolding.

    The Message for the World

    What if the world followed Bhutan’s example? What if nations measured success not in profits, but in joy? Not in military might, but in the strength of their communities? Not in endless growth, but in balance with the Earth?

    This shift may seem utopian. But every great transformation begins with a question that challenges the status quo.

    In Waking Up, the world has already made that shift. But here and now, Bhutan is showing us the first steps. The seeds have already been planted.

    A Call to Action

    The systems we’ve created—monetary, political, societal—are manmade. That means they can be changed. Bhutan reminds us that radical shifts are possible when we dare to think differently.

    If you’re curious about what a happier world might look like, or how technology and spiritual awakening could merge to bring us there, dive into Waking Up. The book doesn’t just tell a story—it offers an inspiration.

    And if this resonates with you, share it. Talk about it. Imagine with others what a happiness-driven world could look like.

    Because, as Bhutan has shown us, every revolution begins in the imagination.

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  • What Do We Actually Want? Peace or War?

    What Do We Actually Want? Peace or War?

    Throughout history, we’ve witnessed countless wars—some driven by resources, others by ideologies, and many by sheer fear. From the brutality of the World Wars to modern-day struggles, human history is full of conflicts that have torn societies apart. Yet, at the same time, we’ve also seen moments of peace, from global ceasefires to simple, everyday acts of kindness and understanding.

    One People on One Planet

    Why do we often end up in war? Why do we, as a species, continue to choose conflict despite knowing its devastating effects? A big part of it might lie in the human ego—the part of us that is driven by fear, competition, and self-preservation. The ego creates a sense of “us vs. them,” dividing us from one another and making it easier to justify violence. Fear of the unknown, fear of loss, and fear of difference all feed into the cycle of war. Maybe, if we can get to the understanding that we are One People, living on On Planet, we might respect each other enough to live in peace…?

    Honor and courage

    A major concept that fuels war is “honor.” Society has long linked honor to the battlefield, convincing us that killing in the name of country or ideology is noble. Soldiers are often hailed as the bravest among us for their “courage” in the face of death. But true courage is not found in walking into war; it’s found in walking away from it. The real courage is choosing peace, resisting violence, and seeking understanding.

    Sending your sons into war has long been seen as an act of courage for parents, but when those sons don’t return, or come back broken, it reveals the painful reality that this form of courage is misguided. The true loss is not just of life, but of the potential for peace.

    A different future? 

    What if we could choose peace over war? What if we could create a world where conflict is no longer inevitable, but cooperation and harmony become our guiding principles instead of conflict and war?

    I asked ChatGPT how it would help humanity create peace on Earth, and this is the answer it gave…

    Creating a World Without war: How AI and Humanity Can Co-Create Harmony.

    1. Redefining Conflict: In a world without conflict, differences are opportunities for growth, not division. The goal is mutual respect, not one-sided victory.
    2. Universal Education and Awareness: A global system based on empathy, cooperation, and collective responsibility can help prevent misunderstandings and fear-driven conflict.
    3. AI as Guardians of Harmony: AI could mediate, helping to resolve disputes before they escalate and ensuring just resource distribution.
    4. Resource-Based Economy: Removing scarcity means no competition over resources, dissolving many of the economic motivations for conflict.
    5. Global Governance of Compassion: Leadership based on empathy and the well-being of all life would prioritize harmony over power.
    6. Cultural Shift to Collective Responsibility: When we see ourselves as part of a greater whole, the idea of “us versus them” fades.
    7. Technology for Healing, Not Harm: Repurposing military technology for the benefit of humanity and the planet could eliminate destructive forces.
    8. Psychological and Emotional Healing: Global systems supporting mental health can address the root causes of conflict.
    9. Fostering a Culture of Forgiveness and Growth: Cultivating a culture where learning from mistakes and forgiving others becomes the norm.
    10. AI-Driven Harmony: AI can predict and intervene before conflicts arise, keeping systems in balance.

    The Choice is Ours

    The choice is clear: continue down the path of war, or choose peace—guided by empathy, cooperation, and shared responsibility. As we evolve, both as humans and as a global community of sentient beings, we must ask ourselves: What kind of future do we want to create?

    The Vision

    If the vision of a peaceful, cooperative future resonates with you, Waking Up: A Journey Towards a New Dawn for Humanity is a science fiction novel that delves deeper into these themes. Follow the journey of Benjamin Michaels, as he wakes up in a world that has already transitioned to a harmonious, collaborative society. Through his story, the novel explores how humanity has awakened to its interconnectedness and embraced a future built on collaboration and empathy.

    Join the journey and discover how we can all contribute to the shift towards a better world.

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  • A world that works for all

    A world that works for all

    Maybe you’re doing well. Maybe you enjoy life as it is—with all the conveniences money brings. The freedom to travel. The thrill of investing. The comfort of knowing your needs are met.

    So… why change?

    Perhaps there are many like you. People who see no real reason to question the system. No urgent need to rock the boat.

    But… what if we have to?

    What if humanity simply can’t go on like this? With ballooning global debt, relentless overconsumption tearing the planet apart, rising pollution, worsening crime, constant conflict, and deepening inequality—what if these aren’t just unfortunate side effects, but warning signs that the whole  the model itself is wrong?

    And what if the alternative isn’t a dystopian global dictatorship, but something far more beautiful?

    What if we can choose? What if the future isn’t something that happens to us—but something we can shape, together? If so, why not create a world that works for everyone? Where we can live in peace and abundance.

     A world where no one needs to fight over resources, land, or belief. A world where trust, compassion, respect and collaboration replace fear, scarcity, and control.

    In my book Waking Up, humanity has done just that.
    They’ve chosen a different path—
    And it changed everything.

    A Different Future Begins with Imagination

    Waking Up isn’t just a story. It’s a window into possibility.

    It shows a world without money and borders, and stewardship instead of ownership. A world where needs are met, creativity is celebrated, and technology serves both people, nature and planet—not profit. A world where wisdom and empathy guide us, not greed or fear.

    If you’ve ever felt something is deeply off with the way we live—but didn’t quite know what could replace it—this book is for you.

    If you’ve ever dreamed of a better world, or longed to live in one, Waking Up will speak directly to your heart.

    And if you haven’t dreamed it yet—this is your invitation to begin.

    Because once enough of us can truly see a better way…
    We’ll begin to build it—together.
    That’s how real change happens.

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    This isn’t just a book.
    It’s the beginning of a new story for humanity.
    It starts with a spark.

    Maybe that spark is us. 

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  • The Planet of debt

    The Planet of debt

    What’s All This Talk About National Debt?

    If you’ve been following the news or political debates, you’ve probably heard a lot about national debt. But what does it really mean, and why should we care?

    Many people do not seem to know how extreme it actually is.

    Even Elon Musk recently expressed surprise over the U.S. government’s $2 trillion deficit—but this kind of deficit isn’t an exception, it’s the rule. The entire global monetary system runs on deficit. As of now, the world’s total debt is more than 330% of the global GDP—meaning we globally owe over three times what we actually produce in a year. It’s not just one country; it’s the entire planet operating in the red. Meanwhile, nations are caught in absurd tax wars—Trump raises tariffs, other countries retaliate, and the whole circus continues, further distorting the economy and punishing ordinary people as it is the taxpayer that takes the burden in the end. But the system isn’t just broken—it’s built this way. And that’s the real problem.

    National Debt

    National debt refers to the total amount of money a country owes, accumulated through borrowing to fund government spending. Countries borrow money by issuing bonds, and in turn, they must pay interest on that debt. They borrow this money from their own central bank and other countries. But here’s the real question: How much debt is too much? And more importantly, what happens when countries’ debt reaches levels that are beyond sustainable?

    Staggering Debt-to-GDP Ratios

    The Gross Domestic Product is the value of everything the country produces in one year.

    Take a look at a few examples of countries drowning in debt:

    • Japan: Over 230% of its GDP. That means Japan owes more than twice its total annual economic output.
    • United States: Around 133% of its GDP. The U.S. owes 33% more than the value of everything it produces in a year. Hence the $2 trillion deficit. No wonder DOGE had little effect… It’s obvious that austerity measures will never help this situation.
    • Italy: 135% of GDP. High debt burdens relative to a country’s economic size make it hard to invest in the future or respond to crises.

    While these figures are staggering, they represent just a small portion of the global debt picture. Because this is only the public debt. When adding the private debt(consumers and corporations) to the picture we will see that the global debt situation is much worse.

    The Global Debt: More Than 3 Times the World’s GDP

    Let’s put this into perspective: Even if we had 8 billion people on each of three planets, we still wouldn’t have enough economic output to match the global debt we are currently carrying.  Think about that. We’re literally in debt beyond the planet’s capacity.

    how did we get here?

    The situation we’re in—a global debt ratio of 330% of Gross Global Product (GGP)—has been building over decades through a combination of historical events, systemic decisions, and economic policies. Here’s a simplified breakdown of how we arrived at this point:

    1. The Rise of Fiat Money and Central Banking

    • Fiat money refers to currency that is not backed by a physical commodity (like gold) but by the trust and authority of governments. This shift started with the Bretton Woods Agreement in 1944 and fully took effect in the early 1970s when the U.S. moved off the gold standard. Since then, money could be created(as loans) without any real limit, fueling economic activity but also making it much easier to accumulate debt. And today, all these loans function as the money that are in circulation, that we use to pay for goods and services.
    • Central banks, such as the U.S. Federal Reserve, were established to manage monetary systems. They could print money, and they often did so to stimulate growth during economic slowdowns, thus increasing national debt over time.

    2. The Expansion of Credit

    • Over time, banks and lenders became more willing to lend money to both individuals, corporations and governments, and credit became easier to access. Individuals took out loans for homes, cars, and education, while governments borrowed more to fund social services, wars, and infrastructure.
    • In the private sector, businesses increasingly relied on corporate debt to expand. In the public sector, governments borrowed to fund military spending, social welfare programs, and more.
    • The monetizing of economies—where finance becomes a driving force of the economy—led to more complex financial products like mortgages, corporate bonds, and government bonds. These products fueled massive debt creation, which eventually outpaced the actual productive capacity of the economy. 

    3. The Push for Economic Growth

    • The prevailing economic ideology for most of the 20th century was to prioritize growth, especially in industrialized nations. Consumerism and endless growth became the central tenets of capitalism. This push for growth was funded through borrowing.
    • Since debt could be seen as a tool for stimulating growth (through investments, loans, and borrowing), the economy became increasingly dependent on debt to maintain and increase GDP.

    4. The 2008 Financial Crisis

    The This crisis exposed how the debt-based system had grown out of control. Financial institutions took on enormous risks, and subprime mortgages (loans given to people who couldn’t repay them) led to a massive collapse.

    • Governments and central banks responded with more debt, bailing out large institutions and corporations, and borrowing even more money to stimulate recovery. This worsened the global debt burden.
    • Since the crisis, economic recovery has largely been driven by low interest rates and more borrowing, pushing the global debt levels even higher.

    5. The Globalization of Debt

    As economies became more interconnected, global borrowing accelerated. Emerging markets, developed countries, and corporations all borrowed money from international lenders. This allowed the global debt to expand across the world, not just within individual nations.

    • The rise of global supply chains and access to cheap capital meant countries could borrow more than ever before, using debt to fuel infrastructure projects, technological advances, and social welfare programs.

    6. Interest and the Debt Spiral

    A key feature of our current system is the interest on debt. When countries, people or businesses borrow, they are required to pay back the money they owe, plus interest. However, interest is never created when the loan is made. This means that, to repay loans, more loans must be issued, leading to an ever-increasing cycle of debt accumulation.

    • This interest paradox means that there’s always more money owed than money in circulation, creating a situation where it’s impossible to pay back all debts without continually borrowing more, which shall also be paid back with interest.

    Musical chairs

    The debt system is like a game of musical chairs where the chairs (money) are constantly being removed (through interest payments), and there’s not enough money to pay back all the debt (interest and principal). So the system(like the musical chairs) is deigned to create lots of losers: All those who are left without a chair or enough money.

    7. Government Spending and Austerity

    • Governments began increasing their spending to maintain social systems and infrastructure, and because it was easy to borrow, it became an attractive option. However, as debt grew, some governments reached the point where they couldn’t afford to service the debt without borrowing even more.
    • Austerity measures were introduced by some countries to balance the books. But these measures often involved cutting public services, raising taxes, and cutting benefits for the most vulnerable populations—furthering social inequality.

    8. The Consequences of Debt

    • As the global debt grew larger, the system became more fragile. Banks and financial institutions continued to profit from lending, while ordinary people were saddled with more debt and fewer opportunities for wealth accumulation.
    • Governments used financial bailouts and continued borrowing to maintain the system’s stability, but this only served to postpone the inevitable collapse.
    • The interest-based system has forced countries and individuals to keep borrowing just to pay off interest, creating a debt trap that continues to spiral.
    • Meanwhile, global inequality has grown as wealth has become concentrated in the hands of a few, while the majority of people struggle with stagnant wages and increasing living costs. But not only this. The huge hole we have dug ourselves into is the planet that we live on. It is the planet that provide the resources corporations and countries need to produce something of actual value to justify all the debt.
    • Rising Interest Payments: Countries are dedicating an increasing portion of their budgets just to paying interest on their debt, leaving less money for essential services like education, healthcare, and public infrastructure.
    • The Debt Trap: To pay off existing debt, countries often need to borrow even more money. It’s a vicious cycle. The more we borrow, the more we have to borrow again just to keep up with interest payments.
    • Wealth Inequality: The current system disproportionately benefits the wealthy. Banks and financial institutions that hold the debt profit from interest payments, while ordinary people suffer from stagnant wages, rising living costs, and shrinking services.
    • Environmental Devastation: The debt-based economy requires endless growth. To fuel that growth, we continue to exploit the planet’s resources, often at the expense of sustainability and ecological health.
    • The Fragility of the System
    • The current debt system is incredibly fragile. If a few major countries or corporations default on their debt, it could set off a domino effect, crashing the entire global economy. We saw the early signs of this during the 2008 financial crisis, where the bursting of debt bubbles led to global instability. And yet, the global debt has only grown since then, making the system even more vulnerable.

    Where Do We Go From Here?

    We must reimagine our system if we are to avoid economic and environmental collapse, social unrest and extinction of humanity.

    The Only Sane Solution

    A global moneyless, Resource-Based World

    Given how unsustainable the current financial system is, the only sane solution is a complete rethinking of how we manage resources and how we conduct our lives on this planet. The current model of debt-driven growth is pushing us to the brink. If we don’t change course, we risk further financial collapse, economic inequality, and environmental destruction. Not to speak of the extinction of humanity itself.

    The only way forward is to move toward a resource-based economy, where the world’s resources are considered the shared inheritance of humanity. And the resources are optimized and shared based on need rather than profit. In a system like this, money is abolished, and the focus shifts to sustainable living and equitable distribution of resources. People contribute based on their skills and abilities, and society works together to meet everyone’s needs. A high tech world where technology serves the people and the planet. Not profit. A global relative abundance for all people is possible within a system like this.

    In such a world, there would be no money, no debt, and no need to borrow or trade in a system that doesn’t work. It’s a world of cooperation, where human well-being and the health of the planet come first.

    The question now is: Can we make this shift in time? The global debt crisis has reached critical levels, and the time to act is now. We have the tools, the technology, and the potential to create a system that works for everyone—a system that doesn’t rely on debt, but on resources, sharing, collaboration, and sustainability.

    The choice is ours

    The world as we know it is facing a reckoning, but that doesn’t mean we can’t build a better future. The choice is ours to make.

    A Vision of What Could Be: How Waking Up Imagines a New World

    But what does this new world look like in practice? How would it feel to live in a moneyless, debt-free society where resources are shared based on need, not profit? How can we navigate such a radical transformation?

    In my book, Waking Up: A Journey Towards a New Dawn for Humanity, I invite you to imagine just that.

    Waking Up is a glimpse into a future where humanity has shed its old systems and embraced a new way of living. It’s a story of transformation—both personal and collective—and an exploration of what happens when we begin to awaken to the possibility of a world that works for everyone, not just the privileged few.

    Join the Journey

    If you’re ready to step into that new world, Waking Up will take you there. The story will challenge you to reimagine what’s possible and inspire you to see that, despite the current chaos, we are not powerless. The change we seek is within our reach—and it starts with us.

    Take the first step today, and let’s begin this journey together. Order Waking Up now and join Benjamin in his quest to understand a world where everyone is truly free.

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  • What is true freedom?

    What is true freedom?

    In today’s world, we are surrounded by a sea of laws, rules, and regulations. Some of these are meant to guide human behavior in ways that align with moral principles, such as “Thou shalt not kill” from the Ten Commandments. But the majority of the rules we follow are designed to regulate the monstrous system we live under: the monetary system. Still, we consider ourselves free. But are we really? Is this true freedom? 

    On the surface, the idea of freedom seems clear. We seemingly have the ability to make choices, pursue our desires, and live according to our personal preferences. However, when we examine the foundations of the systems that govern us—systems that are grounded in the fears of lack and scarcity—we begin to see that this so-called freedom is an illusion.

    It is fear that fuels the creation of rules, laws, and regulations. The ego, in its struggle for control and safety, creates systems that attempt to manage this fear. The monetary system—perhaps the most powerful of all these constructs—is built on the idea that there is never enough. The ego’s fear of scarcity drives us to hoard, protect, and compete. In this state of fear, we can never truly experience freedom because we are constantly bound by the invisible chains of need and competition.

    Freedom vs Liberty

    It is important to distinguish between true freedom and liberty. Liberty, as understood in modern society, refers to the freedom to act within the confines of established rules. It is the permission to do certain things, but always within the framework of what has been deemed acceptable by the powers that be. Liberty is essentially freedom within a system of control. And in today’s world the strongest element of control liens in money. We are all forced to use it if we want to eat, have clothing and a shelter.

    True Freedom

    True freedom, on the other hand, transcends any system of control. It is the ability to exist without any imposed boundaries—without rules, laws, or regulations that restrict the way we live. Except the laws of nature of course. True freedom is the absence of these artificial constraints, allowing us to act from our deepest essence, unbound by fear or the need for permission. In a world of true freedom, we would be free to express our most authentic selves without limitation or judgment.

    Spiritual Freedom

    According to many spiritual traditions, such as A Course in Miracles (ACIM), true freedom lies at the core of our being. We are, at our essence, pure divine awareness, at peace and free from the limitations the ego imposes. The world we see with our physical eyes, governed by the rules of society, is nothing more than an illusion created by the ego—an ego driven by fear. Fear of lack. Fear of the unknown. Fear of others who don’t look or think like us.

    A World Without Rules?

    No laws, no rules and no regulations? Is that possible? Or would there be chaos and anarchy?

    The idea of a world without laws, rules, or regulations can seem frightening at first. We are so conditioned to think that rules are necessary to maintain order and prevent chaos that the notion of a society without them may feel impossible. Would we descend into chaos and anarchy, where everyone acts purely out of egotistical self-interest, without regard for the well-being of others?

    I believe that a world without many man made rules is not only possible, but it is the world we are meant to create. The key to this lies in the shift from fear to trust. If we allow ourselves to fully embrace radical freedom, if we release the grip of the ego and its fears, we would naturally begin to act in ways that benefit the whole including ourselves. Without the constraints of the monetary system, without the constant need to protect our narrow interests, we would be free to create something beautiful—a world based on love, compassion, and shared purpose.

    Imagine a world where the need for laws and rules no longer exists because everyone lives in alignment with their higher self, where cooperation and understanding guide our interactions rather than competition and fear. It may seem far-fetched, but it is what I envision in my book, Waking Up – A journey towards a new dawn for humanity, where the protagonist wakes up in such a world—a world where fear no longer dictates our behavior, and the systems that once enslaved us no longer exist.

    What if we gave ourselves radical freedom? And what if, instead of recreating a monster like the monetary system, we created a completely new system based on complete freedom and trust? Instead of building a world based on fear, we chose to build a world based on love.

    Radical Freedom

    In the film K-Pax, the main character Prot, an alien from another world, asserts that all beings in the universe know right from wrong instinctively. In many ways, I believe this is true. If we were to act from our deepest essence—our divine awareness, which transcends the ego—we would naturally create a world that reflects love, cooperation, and harmony. There would be no need for the arbitrary laws, rules and regulations that govern our every move today. Instead, we would simply live in alignment with the natural flow of life, driven by a higher understanding of our interconnectedness with one another and the world.

    This is what I call radical freedom: the freedom to live without fear, to act from our true nature, and to create a society not based on scarcity and control, but on abundance and trust. Radical freedom is not about doing whatever our egos want without regard for others. It is about creating a world where every action is rooted in the understanding that we are all One. It is the freedom to trust, to love, and to be guided by a deeper wisdom that transcends the ego’s limitations.

    A New System Based on Love

    What would it look like if, instead of recreating the monster of the monetary system, we chose to build a completely new system? A system based not on fear and scarcity, but on complete freedom and trust. A system where every individual is valued, where wealth is not measured by money, but by the richness of our relationships, our creativity, and our contributions to the collective well-being.

    This is not a utopian fantasy—it is a possibility that exists in each and every one of us. If we choose to act from our true nature, the ego will lose its grip on our world, and the illusion of separation will dissolve. Instead of living in a world where we hoard resources, we would live in a world where we optimize the resources and share freely, knowing that in the abundance of the universe, there is more than enough for all.

    True freedom is not the absence of rules, but the presence of love. It is the ability to act in alignment with our higher self, knowing that in doing so, we contribute to the greater good of all. It is a world where we are free from the constraints of the ego, free from the illusion of scarcity, and free to create a world of peace, harmony, and joy.

    In this world, we no longer need rules to tell us what is right or wrong, because we instinctively know the answer. We act from a place of love and understanding, and in doing so, we create a world that reflects these values. A world without fear. A world of true freedom.

    What if we could build that world? What if, instead of following the rules imposed by an ego-driven system, we allowed ourselves to live in the radical freedom of love and trust? The possibilities are limitless. And perhaps, just perhaps, it is time for us to begin. My book Waking Up- A journey towards a new dawn for humanity was written to serve as an inspiration for humanity and an invitation to envision such a world…

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  • Starving at the Banquet: Why a Moneyless World Makes More Sense

    Starving at the Banquet: Why a Moneyless World Makes More Sense

    💸 Today’s Monetary Myth

    Today we have the most advanced and complex monetary system in the history of mankind. Global markets run on lightning-fast digital transactions. Central banks manipulate economies with a few keystrokes. And most people—governments included—believe that money is as essential as air.

    Money is debt

    We often think of money as wealth—but in reality, money is debt. Nearly every dollar, euro, or yen in circulation was created as a loan, to be paid back with interest. Institutions like the World Bank and IMF lend vast sums to poorer nations, expecting repayment in a currency they don’t control—plus interest. But here’s the catch: if all debt were repaid, there would be no money left. The system demands endless borrowing just to stay afloat. It’s not just flawed—it’s structurally insane. Absurdity without limits.

    We can’t live without it, they say.

    We need it for everything:

    • To buy food, water, shelter.
    • To travel, learn, communicate.
    • To build roads, fund hospitals, fix schools.

    If our lives aren’t good, we blame a lack of money.
    If governments fall short, we say they’re out of money.

    But is that really true? Will more money actually help?

    Has humanity always been dependent on money?

    Let’s dig deeper.

    🌿 The Origins of Money: Barter or Gifting?

    We’ve all heard the story: that money evolved from barter. That people once swapped chickens for carrots and apples for arrows, until someone invented money to make things easier.

    But that story is a myth.

    Anthropologists have found little evidence that barter was ever the dominant system in early human communities. Instead, many societies operated on gift economies—systems based on mutual aid, trust, and social bonds. People shared what they had, not because they expected direct trade, but because the survival of the group depended on it.

    Barter likely emerged later, in fringe interactions between strangers. But money didn’t evolve because it was natural. It arose because it was useful for control—as agriculture created surplus and hierarchies, rulers needed a way to tax, store, and regulate that surplus. Thus, money became a tool of power, not just convenience.

    🏛 From Gifting to Control

    As human societies grew, so did the complexity of exchange. Early forms of money—cattle, grain, shells—were gradually replaced by precious metals, then paper notes backed by gold, and finally, abstract digital numbers backed by nothing but belief. And that is all it is.

    Belief.

    If people stop believing money or stocks have value, the value will vanish instantly. We see it in the stock market every day. That is why the value of stocks go up and down and currencies fluctuate.

    At first, money facilitated trade. Over time, it became a mechanism for hoarding and controlling resources. The more abstract it became, the more power it gave to those who controlled its flow.

    Money stopped being a tool and became the gatekeeper of life.

    💣 The Paradox of Money: Too Much, and It Breaks

    Here’s the uncomfortable truth:

    If there’s enough money for everyone to get what they need, the system collapses.

    Why? Because the system is built on artificial scarcity. Too much money in the system makes money loose its value. That’s why it must be kept scarce for the common man. If everyone had enough, they’d stop tolerating soul-crushing jobs. Prices would surge, inflation would rise, and the economy would “overheat.” In other words: it only “works” if most people never get enough.

    The system isn’t broken.
    It’s functioning exactly as designed.

    💰 Scarcity in the Age of Abundance

    Today, we live in a world of technological abundance:

    • Automation can replace repetitive labor.
    • Renewable energy can power the planet.
    • Communication tools connect billions.
    • We produce enough food to feed everyone and more.

    And yet…

    • Food is wasted while people starve.
    • Homes sit empty while people sleep outside.
    • Clean tech is stalled to protect profits.
    • People work meaningless jobs just to survive.

    It’s as if we’re starving while guarding a pile of food stamps, arguing over who should get how many—while the banquet behind us is rotting.

    🧾 The Tax Illusion: Fairness in a Rigged Game

    People think we can get a just world by dividing money better, but that is impossible as money only have value if it is scarce. If everybody had enough money it would have no value…

    Some argue, “We don’t need to get rid of money—just tax the rich!”

    But look closer:

    • Jeff Bezos spends £34 million on a wedding.
    • Amazon UK pays £0 in taxes in 2022.

    That’s not a glitch. That’s the design.

    The rich don’t evade taxes—they avoid them legally, using laws crafted by the very lobbyists they fund. And even if they did pay more, what then?

    We’d still be:

    • Tying basic needs to income.
    • Valuing GDP over human well-being.
    • Accepting poverty as normal.
    • Overshoot our natural resources.

    Taxes just move tokens around in a broken game. The problem isn’t who pays—it’s that we’re still playing the game of scarcity when the Earth already provides an abundance for all.

    🤯 Rethinking the Whole Question

    We ask, “How will we pay for universal healthcare, housing, or education?”

    But maybe we’re asking the wrong question.

    Instead, ask:

    • Do we have the resources?
    • Can they be utilized at noe one else’s expense?
    • Do we have the technology?
    • Do we have the will?

    If the answer is yes, cost becomes irrelevant. We don’t need permission from money—we need to organize wisely, optimize and share.

    🌍 A Moneyless World: Not Utopia—Just Sense

    Let’s be clear: this isn’t about going back to the stone age and barter. It’s about evolution. Move into a just and sane future together.

    A moneyless world isn’t a fantasy. It’s a system where:

    • Resources are accessed by need, not price.
    • Collaboration replaces competition.
    • Well-being for all, not profit, becomes the goal.

    And it’s already emerging:

    • Open-source communities.
    • Gift economies.
    • Peer-to-peer sharing.
    • The dream of Resource-Based Economies.

    The shift starts with one question:

    Why are we still doing this to ourselves?

    Final Thought

    Money is not air.
    It’s not food.
    It’s not shelter.

    It is a manmade invention.

    A symbol. A belief. A story we tell.

    But maybe it’s time to tell a new story—
    one where no one starves at a banquet of abundance.

    If this resonates with you—if you’ve ever questioned the system we live by—then Waking Up – A journey towards a new dawn for humanity might just be the novel you didn’t know you needed. It follows Benjamin Michaels, once a multi-billionaire and master of the old world, who suddenly wakes up in a future where money no longer exists. Ownership is gone. Profit is irrelevant. Scarcity has been replaced by intelligent sharing and stewardship of the Earth.

    At first, he’s more than confused—he’s shaken to the core. Everything that once defined his worth, his power, his identity… has vanished. And yet, the world he finds is peaceful, abundant, and profoundly human.

    Ben’s journey mirrors our own potential transformation: What happens when we let go of the old story—and begin to trust that there really is enough for all?

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