All posts by Rick Simmons

Founding contributor and creator of Natural Earth Striving an Earth Ethic and Earth Research Explorers, a vision that accepts and includes everyone on Earth as stakeholders, stewards, explorers, researchers, creators, pattern recognizers, ground truthers, innovators, hypothesis generators, etc. Suppose you look at these two entities and consider them as a cycle. In that case, it gets everyone contributing towards a more continuous adaptive striving for desired future conditions on planet Earth from a broad scale to a fine scale. This leads us to a more holistic positive energy reality for the health of everyone, everything, everywhere on Earth. The vision includes a loving, caring, sharing, giving, forgiving, genuine kindness striving to bring about conditions of comfort, joy, love, hope, faith, and sustainable striving happiness foundation for everyone on Earth, transitioning most laws, rules, regulations, policies, to holistic prescriptive advice.

From complexity, compartmentalization, chaos, conflict, controversy, to holistic, sustainable striving living

To be stakeholders and stewards of our planet, we must first know as much as we can about it. I’m not talking about learning everything there is to know about planet Earth; I am talking about understanding the basics to be Stakeholders and stewards.   While we are focused on help projects, Current condition, and desired future condition, we can learn an immense amount about Earth’s systems and everything everyone and everything everywhere on Earth in a holistic way.   We should get interested in birds, planet Earth systems, geology, Earth science, arts, culture, mammals, insects, environmental injustice, social injustice, or an anthology, ecosystems, ecological communities, migration patterns, minerals, rocks, fossils, 8 million species, lifecycles of those 8 million species, Planets, stars, galaxies, asteroids, comets, organic methods, vineyards, wineries, maple Sugaring, culture, communities, special areas, special sites, parks, restoration areas, natural areas, tree species, ferns, species, herbaceous, species, art, Museums, movies, plays, fish, spirituality, fishing, skiing, and anything else imaginable.

 When we actively engage with our planet and our people, we learn more about what we need in our world and its current state.   This is essential because everyone can contribute to our planet, especially in the future.   It is my observation that we ought to focus on the creation and everything God gave us on this planet. Hence, we can learn an immense amount from each other and our natural environment.   This will prepare us to be stakeholders and stewards of our planet.   The alternative is to create conditions to foster the continuance of chaos, compartmentalization, conflict, controversy, and detrimental collaborations.   We need to create a learning, exploration, adventure, discovery, and experiential immersion on planet Earth.   In doing so, we ought to pay attention to our foundational similarities, such as loving, caring, sharing, giving, forgiving, and genuine kindness, to bring about conditions of comfort, joy, love, Hope, unity, equity, faith, and sustainable, striving happiness.   When we coupled this with an earth ethic of natural earth, striving, natural humanity, striving, natural, healthy, living, striving, and natural spirituality, striving, we should be in a state of homeostasis.   In this current state, we won’t need all those laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, because they contribute to compartmentalization, fragmentation, conflict, controversy, corruption, poor communication, poor collaboration, and overall chaos.  

With a learning and exploration mindset, we can focus on living, learning, exploring, discovering, and the experiential world.   As we learn more, we’re able to contribute to people’s scoping, observations, patterns, assessments, and hypotheses.   The We-Me Explorers cycle makes it all possible by allowing us to engage with a range of knowledge points and areas of concern, as well as points of interest for learning.   Therefore, living, learning, exploring, discovering, and experiencing will include understanding our planet, our needs, our current condition, and, as best we can, the desired future condition, both long-term and short-term.  As stakeholders and stewards, we will continuously strive to adapt to the desired future condition in a more dynamic reality, rather than within compartmentalized complexity.   Nobody does it better than each of us and all of us together. World without end…

To truly embrace our vital roles as stakeholders and stewards of our magnificent planet, a profound and comprehensive understanding of Earth is not merely beneficial, but absolutely essential. This isn’t about memorizing every scientific detail, but rather cultivating a foundational literacy – an intuitive grasp of the intricate systems that sustain life and our interconnected place within them. Such knowledge empowers us to act with responsibility and foresight.

Our journey to understanding encompasses a vast spectrum of knowledge: from the foundational principles of geology and the complex dance of planetary systems, to the delicate balance of ecosystems and the astonishing diversity of Earth’s 8 million species. It extends to the profound impact of human activities, exploring environmental and social justice issues, and appreciating the rich tapestry of arts, cultures, and communities that define our human experience. Even personal engagement through activities like observing migration patterns, understanding local flora and fauna, or participating in regenerative practices, deepens our connection and insight.

By actively immersing ourselves in these varied facets of our world, we gain invaluable insights into its current condition, its evolving needs, and the challenges it faces. This hands-on engagement fosters a dynamic learning environment where observations, assessments, and the formulation of new hypotheses become second nature. It shifts our perspective from passive inhabitant to active participant, giving us the clarity needed to identify problems and envision sustainable solutions.

The alternative is a continuation of the very fragmentation and discord we often lament: conditions that foster chaos, compartmentalization, conflict, and ultimately, detrimental collaborations. Instead, we are called to cultivate a global culture of continuous learning, spirited exploration, adventurous discovery, and profound experiential immersion. This endeavor should be underpinned by our shared humanity – values such as love, empathy, mutual respect, genuine kindness, and forgiveness, driving us to create conditions of comfort, joy, hope, unity, and sustainable happiness for all.

When this intrinsic pursuit of knowledge and connection is coupled with a deeply rooted “Earth Ethic”—one that champions natural, healthy living, honors the sanctity of all life, and fosters a spiritual reverence for our world (and God)—we can aspire to a state of profound ecological and societal harmony. In such a condition, the need for an overwhelming tangle of laws, rules, and regulations diminishes, as intrinsic understanding and shared values guide our collective actions, fostering collaboration over conflict and unity over fragmentation.

This continuous cycle of living, learning, and discovery empowers each of us to contribute meaningfully, providing diverse perspectives and unique skills. It allows us to collectively assess the present, understand the long-term trajectory, and collaboratively shape a desired future. The power truly lies in the collective wisdom and action of “each of us and all of us together.”

Our shared destiny is not a static state, but an ongoing journey of enlightenment and concerted action, ensuring a vibrant and flourishing world for generations to come.

Richard Thomas Simmons

The We-Me Explorers cycle and the help project

One of the most challenging things to do is function and live in a world that is past, present, and future all at the same time.   For this reason, we need to transition to a more desired future condition, striving for reality. First, we must decide what the desired future condition is for everything on earth, and it requires all of us.   Then we must understand where we’re at on Earth. Then, we must continuously and adaptively strive towards a well-planned, desired future condition over the horizon and far beyond.   Our world should be one of continuous adaptive capitalism, and I heard a new term yesterday: continuous adaptive finance.   I’m not very well-versed in finance, but I know it has something to do with energy allocation.   The allocation of energy needed is the desired future condition minus the current condition.  In fact, I had an idea on earth to include all of us, everything, everywhere on earth as a cycle with each of us.   The idea was to bring everything up to a dynamic steady-state mosaic, a kind of condition in which everyone is out of a survival zone and away from preventable suffering.   To do this, I believe the We-Me explorers’ cycle and the help project concept will help us reach a short-term, over-the-horizon desired future condition.   This involves everyone participating in the We-Me explorers’ cycle and contributing coordinate data to the unidiversity, so we can focus on our near-term desired future conditions and make them the current conditions.   In doing so, every bit of preventable suffering, our human environments, and our natural environments will be subjected to advanced spatial analysis and an Eco Geo relativity prioritization system.   This will allow us to allocate energy on Earth to the places that need it most, while working down the list to the lowest priority.  The great thing about all of this is that the points provided by 8 billion people end up on a map showing the elevation of areas on Earth that most need help.   If we are to do it today, the Gaza Strip and all other places on planet Earth where people are starving and suffering would likely be at the top of the list and at the highest elevations on the map.

The coordinates people provide create the concept of priority: the more data people offer, the more it becomes a priority. It is also true that people with specific skills can provide greater relative importance and relative significance weight in decision-making, science, observation, pattern recognition, creativity, and innovation.  All of these observations and patterns are weighed in a geographic information system using Eco Geo relativity, so they are rational destinations for people to contribute to helping behaviors, regardless of the type.  Once the current condition is assessed, we can determine it and plan the short- and long-term desired conditions for the area.  Ecological equilibrium compensation, holistic inclusion, holistic acceptance, and holistic inspirational incentives will inspire the people scoping data.   With this concept, everyone contributes to the planet, and no one is left out. We all feel like we are part of the solutions to problems and part of the planning for the future.   Along the way, everyone is learning, exploring, discovering, collaborating, and living as much as they can.   Nobody does it better than each of us and all of us together. World without end….

We find ourselves at a pivotal juncture, navigating the complexities of historical legacies, present-day challenges, and future aspirations simultaneously. This intricate confluence often leads to a state of collective paralysis, where well-intentioned discussions devolve into static, compartmentalized debates, hindering our ability to forge meaningful progress towards a better future.

My vision is to transcend this inertia, guiding humanity towards a systematically achieved and desired future condition for all life on Earth. This journey demands a precise understanding of our current global state and a collaborative definition of the ideal future we aspire to create. To this end, I propose a dynamic and inclusive framework designed to eliminate preventable suffering and foster widespread well-being as the most immediate priority.

At the core of this framework lies the “We-Me Explorers Cycle” and the “Help Project,” initiatives aimed at activating global participation. Imagine a collective intelligence platform, which I conceptualize as the “Unidiversity,” where every individual, regardless of location or circumstance, can contribute vital spatial data. These contributions, akin to coordinates, pinpoint areas of need, opportunity, or conflict, creating a real-time, comprehensive mosaic of our planet’s most pressing issues.

This incoming data would be processed through an “Advanced Spatial Analysis and Eco Geo Relativity Prioritization System.” This sophisticated system would objectively analyze and rank global priorities, directing our collective energy and resources to where they are most critically required. It’s a rational allocation model, where the frequency and nature of data input from individuals naturally elevate the priority of certain regions or issues. Furthermore, the system is designed to intelligently weight contributions based on recognized expertise and the relative significance of observations, patterns, and innovative solutions, ensuring that specialized knowledge informs decision-making.

Consider the profound impact: areas grappling with famine, severe conflict, or environmental degradation would automatically surface as top priorities on a global action map. This mechanism ensures that our collective efforts are focused efficiently, addressing the most urgent needs first, and systematically working through the global spectrum of challenges. Concepts such as “continuous adaptive finance,” which I understand to relate to the dynamic allocation of resources, would be integral to this adaptive approach, ensuring that our financial and energetic investments are always aligned with the most critical human and ecological needs.

This entire endeavor is underpinned by principles of ecological equilibrium compensation, holistic inclusion, universal acceptance, and incentives that genuinely inspire engagement. It cultivates a world where everyone contributes, no one is marginalized, and every individual feels an integral part of shaping solutions and planning for a sustainable future. It’s about fostering a global culture of perpetual learning, exploration, discovery, collaboration, and vibrant living. My belief is that together, we possess the inherent capacity to build a world free from preventable suffering and other highly prioritized problems. allowing humanity and nature to thrive in harmony, continuously adapting and evolving towards an ever-improving horizon.

Richard Thomas Simmons

Presentation of adaptation finance as an encouraging sign in a presentation by the Union of Concerned Scientists

Part of the Unidiversity Research Explorers Cycle, or We-Me Explorers cycle (for short), is the concept of continuous adaptive striving towards a desired future condition.   I was encouraged today to see in a presentation by the Union of Concerned Scientists the concept of adaptation finance, which seems like continuous adaptive capitalism, which I have presented in the past.   This may be an encouraging sign that things are beginning to move toward a more desirable future.   Nobody does it better than each of us and all of us together. World without end….

I wanted to share an observation that has profoundly encouraged me recently, directly aligning with the core philosophy we champion through the Unidiversity Research Explorers Cycle, affectionately known as the We-Me Explorers. Our foundational principle, as you know, is ‘continuous adaptive striving’ – a dynamic process of relentless innovation and evolution aimed at proactively shaping a desired future, rather than merely reacting to circumstances. It is also about spatial analysis over time. This involves constant learning, adjustment, and strategic reorientation to foster resilience and progress across all domains.

During a recent presentation hosted by the Union of Concerned Scientists, I was particularly struck by their detailed discussion on ‘adaptation finance.’ What resonated so powerfully was its uncanny resemblance to the concept of ‘continuous adaptive capitalism’ that I’ve previously articulated. This framework, which I believe is crucial for sustainable progress, posits that economic systems must continually evolve, learn, and reconfigure themselves to meet emergent challenges and opportunities, channeling resources not just for short-term profit, but for long-term resilience, systemic renewal, and overall societal well-being.

Witnessing the discourse around ‘adaptation finance’ gain prominence in such an influential forum fills me with immense optimism. It suggests a significant paradigm shift may be underway, signaling that mainstream thought is beginning to converge on the necessity of dynamic, forward-looking strategies for addressing global challenges. This convergence of ideas – from our abstract research framework to a concrete application in finance – is, in my view, a profoundly encouraging indicator that we are collectively moving towards a more resilient and desirable future condition, acknowledging the need for active, ongoing adjustments.

Ultimately, the success of this monumental transition hinges on our collective ingenuity and unwavering commitment. It is through the synergistic efforts of each individual, empowered by a shared vision and collaborative action, that we can truly build a world designed for enduring holistic prosperity and harmony. Together, we possess the capacity to navigate complexity and forge a path toward a sustainable legacy, one continuous adaptation at a time, ensuring a vibrant future for generations to come.

Nature motion energy generation integration, people scoping, hypotheses, and ideas

I have some people scoping of the desired future conditions for automobiles, other vehicles, and beyond, including trains.   The greatest desire for automobiles is continuous propulsion from nature, motion, energy generation, and integration with a battery-charging loop, as in today’s hybrid electrics.   However, in the future, it would be beneficial to capture as much energy as possible from renewable sources such as motion, solar, wind, and regenerative braking.  The integration of several types of motors is also possible, including extended-length motors, DC motors, synchronous motors, and any other combination of motors.  

Everything that moves on an automobile can be used to generate energy.   Energy-generation shafts could be used to increase an automobile’s power output by extending the length of the motors or shafts.   However, in the near term, a Nature motion energy-generation integration, or a hydrogen-engine hybrid, may be the desired short-term feature.   Moreover, we need to determine whether it will be a battery or a capacitor that stores the energy. Batteries ought to be the most technologically advanced, using sustainable, fire-resistant materials. A battery is meant to take on the compensation role in the hybrid design, whereby it is used to make up the delta difference.  It would be great not to have to plug the vehicle in as a convenience; however, if we do have to plug it in, it should be for a very short period of time.   I hypothesize that motion, energy-generation shafts, and motor elongation would supply large amounts of energy to enable continuous propulsion.   Because I’m not an expert in Engineering and physics, this is just a hypothesis.  Like everything else, we ought to be continuously striving adaptively towards the desired future condition, so if anyone has any ideas, please send them along.

I am currently engaged in a comprehensive exploratory initiative focused on envisioning the ultimate future state of automotive propulsion and beyond. Our aspiration is to achieve continuous, self-sustaining mobility, fundamentally transforming how vehicles are powered.

The paramount goal for future automobiles would be to liberate them from traditional energy constraints, enabling propulsion primarily through integrated, onboard energy generation. This vision entails a holistic approach to energy capture, harnessing renewable methods such as vehicle motion, solar radiation, ambient wind currents, and advanced regenerative braking systems. The ideal scenario involves a perpetually cycling energy loop, reminiscent of today’s hybrid electric systems but dramatically amplified in its self-sufficiency.

To realize this, we foresee the strategic integration of various motor technologies. This could include high-efficiency, extended-length electric motors (such as those pioneered by Tesla), robust DC motors, precise synchronous motors, and potentially novel designs or combinations engineered to optimize both propulsion and energy generation. The principle is that virtually every moving component within the automobile – from axles to suspension, even aerodynamic surfaces – could be intelligently designed to contribute to energy harvesting. Conceptually, dedicated “energy generation shafts,” perhaps an elongation or specialized integration of motor components, could exponentially multiply the vehicle’s capacity to generate its own power.

While this long-term vision is ambitious, we recognize the need for viable intermediate solutions. A near-term pathway could involve a hybrid system integrating natural motion and energy generation with advanced hydrogen engine technology. This would serve as a crucial bridge, leveraging existing fuel infrastructure while pushing the boundaries of integrated energy systems.

A critical consideration within this framework is the optimal method for energy storage. We must rigorously evaluate whether advanced battery technologies or high-capacity capacitors will best serve this future. Batteries, if chosen, must represent the pinnacle of technological advancement, utilizing sustainable materials, exhibiting superior energy density, offering extended lifespan, and crucially, posing minimal risk of thermal events or fire. The ultimate convenience would be a vehicle that never requires external charging. However, if external charging remains a necessity, it must be exceptionally rapid, perhaps completing a full charge in mere minutes.

I’ve hypothesized that highly efficient “motion energy generation shafts”—effectively an extended or specialized motor design—could generate substantial amounts of energy, potentially enabling truly continuous propulsion without external input. I fully acknowledge that this is a conceptual hypothesis, one that requires rigorous validation by experts in engineering, physics, and materials science. Whatever the outcome, the desired future condition should be an infinite range with minimal maintenance over time.

This endeavor represents a continuous journey of adaptive innovation. We are committed to exploring every possibility to redefine automotive mobility. Therefore, we eagerly invite insights, ideas, and collaborative proposals from individuals and organizations with expertise in energy systems, advanced materials, automotive engineering, and sustainable technology. Your contributions could be instrumental in shaping this transformative future.

Richard Thomas Simmons

Omertà compartmentalization on Earth

The confining compartmentalization that goes along with planet Earth monocultures created mobs and  terrorist groups As a part of industrial earth.   The obscure nature of mobs and terrorist groups function without borders and boundaries.   Without a doubt, they taught planet Earth, monoculture, globalization, controlling domination industrial earth, mobbish Omerta behavior.   This behavior includes the itinerant release of information, only necessary for certain people to hear. Otherwise, the rest is used as controlling domination omertà.  This behavior opens the door to corruption on earth. Therefore, confining, isolation and compartmentalization bubbles operate with corruption because they know how and they can get away with it.    Corruption, therefore, as a planet earth monoculture-industrial earth process enables the enabled Bordered and countrified structures like countries and states to function in an obscure omertà way.   Mobs and terrorist groups are able to function Because they don’t pay attention to laws rules, regulations policies, and procedures in the current condition world.  This sort of behavior is needed by industrial Earth because at times it needs to get things done when laws rules, regulations policies and procedures prohibit certain types of functioning.   In the future, I can see a world with much less laws, rules, regulations policies and procedures, but it requires a similarity foundation of loving, caring, sharing, giving, forgiving, genuine, kindness, striving  such that it brings around comfort, joy, love, hope, unity, equity, faith and sustainable living , Learning, exploring, discovery, and experiencing all that life has to offer.   If we had this sort of similarity foundation and earth ethic, we would not have corruption, mobs, Omerta, and terrorist groups.  Therefore, we would have much more of an open free flow of information data, cumulative knowledge society, where everyone is in the know.   The Unidiversity We-Me explorers cycle Also mitigate the problem of mobs, terrorism groups, corruption, and excessive omertà on planet Earth.  

It has become increasingly evident that the prevailing global frameworks, often characterized by insular structures and an emphasis on compartmentalization, inadvertently foster environments where illicit groups and corrosive practices can thrive. The very systems designed to manage and order our world, when driven by exclusive interests or a rigid adherence to boundaries, can paradoxically create vacuums exploited by entities operating beyond conventional laws and ethics.

These shadowy organizations, whether organized crime syndicates or extremist factions, demonstrate a remarkable ability to transcend national borders and circumvent traditional governance. Their operational model often relies on a selective dissemination of information, withholding crucial context from the wider populace while leveraging it for control among specific groups. This deliberate opacity, a form of modern-day omertà, not only breeds deep-seated corruption but also allows for clandestine activities to persist, often because they serve certain expedient, if ethically dubious, objectives within established industrial and economic frameworks.

Indeed, there are instances where the sheer complexity or restrictive nature of existing regulations inadvertently creates a demand for alternative, less scrupulous means to achieve certain ends. This reliance on off-the-books operations, however minor, erodes public trust and entrenches a culture where bending or breaking rules becomes an acceptable, even necessary, part of the process. This cycle perpetuates corruption, creating bubbles of impunity where accountability is scarce.

To truly dismantle these destructive patterns, we must envision a future liberated from excessive bureaucratic constraints and the inherent vulnerabilities of fragmented global systems. Instead, we should aspire to a world founded on a bedrock of universal human values: empathy, genuine kindness, mutual respect, and a profound commitment to sharing and collective well-being. Imagine a society where the emphasis shifts from rigid enforcement to fostering intrinsic motivations for ethical conduct, built upon understanding, forgiveness, and collaborative striving.

Such a paradigm shift would naturally cultivate an environment brimming with comfort, joy, hope, unity, equity, and sustainable living. It would champion continuous learning, boundless exploration, profound discovery, and the rich experience of all life has to offer. In this transformed world, the conditions that give rise to corruption, secretive cabals, and extremist groups would simply cease to exist.

Instead, we would flourish as an open, free-flowing knowledge society, where information is shared transparently, and collective wisdom is prioritized. Every individual would be empowered with insight, fostering true accountability and informed participation. A foundational principle, perhaps what could be termed a “Unidiversity We-Me explorers cycle,” would guide our collective journey – a commitment to collaborative inquiry, shared understanding, and universal progress, ensuring that the benefits of human ingenuity are accessible to all and that no corner of our planet remains in shadow.

Richard Thomas Simmons

Dolly Parton’s Song 9-5

Dolly Parton was right in her song 9 to 5

Well, I tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen
Pour myself a cup of ambition
Yawn and stretch and try to come to life

Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumping
Out on the street, the traffic starts jumping
With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5

Working 9 to 5, what a way to make a living
Barely getting by, it’s all taking and no giving
They just use your mind, and they never give you credit
It’s enough to drive you crazy if you let it

Working 5 to 9, you’ve got passion and a vision
‘Cause it’s hustlin’ time, a whole new way to make a livin’
Gonna change your life, do somethin’ that gives it meanin’
With a website that is worthy of your dreamin’

Well you got dreams and you know they matter
Be your own boss, climb your own ladder
That moment’s getting closer by the day

And you’re in the same boat with a lotta your friends
Launching ideas you all believe in
The tide’s gonna turn, and it’s all gonna roll your way

Working 5 to 9, making something of your own now
And it feels so fine to build a business from your know-how
Gonna move ahead, and there’s nothing that you can’t do
When you listen to that little voice inside you

Yeah, 5 to 9 you’ve got passion and a vision
‘Cause it’s hustlin’ time, a whole new way to make a livin’
Gonna change your life, do somethin’ that gives it meanin’
With a website that is worthy of your dreaming

5 to 9, you keep working, working, working
Working 5 to 9, ’til your dreams, come true
Working 5 to 9, you keep dreaming, dreaming, dreaming
5 to 9, 5 to 9, you can do it

The We-Me Explorers cycle, planet Earth’s natures classroom, and the mission to planet Earth

Over the years, I have admired NASA’s Planet Earth classroom and mission because they inspired me to explore and learn.   Maybe that’s what we need—most of all, a planet Earth classroom and a mission to planet Earth as a primary objective.   In a way, the Unidiversity research explorer cycle is kind of a mission to planet Earth to guide us into the future. As we adaptively strive for the desired future condition, we are all contributing, collaborating, and being creative, minimizing the detrimental impacts on our world, our people, our natural environment, our societies, and our communities.

 The We-Me Explorers cycle with the location enabled integrated device specially references us everywhere. We go on planet Earth so that we can capture everything that we do if we so choose.   This way, we will be able to contribute our data, information, cumulative knowledge to the Unidiversity which represents all of us together on planet Earth everyone, everything known, everywhere on earth.  Wouldn’t be great to holistically include, holistically accept, and holistically inspirationally incentivize Everyone on earth for the purposes of everyone, everything, everywhere on earth?

My admiration for NASA’s ‘Planet Earth Classroom’ and its overarching ‘Mission to Planet Earth’ has deepened over the years, profoundly shaping my own drive for exploration and continuous learning. These initiatives highlighted the profound importance of understanding our world. I believe it is precisely this comprehensive, planet-centric perspective that we must now adopt as a foundational objective, perhaps even *the* primary objective, for humanity’s collective future.

This vision directly informs the ‘Unidiversity Research Explorer Cycle’ – an ambitious, collaborative framework designed to serve as our collective ‘Mission to Planet Earth,’ charting a course towards a sustainable and flourishing future. Through this cycle, we empower individuals and organizations to adaptively strive for a desired future condition. It fosters an environment where we all actively contribute, collaborate, and innovate, specifically aiming to mitigate and ultimately minimize the detrimental impacts currently threatening our world, our diverse populations, our fragile natural environment, our societies, and our global communities.

Central to this endeavor is the ‘We-Me Explorers Cycle,’ which leverages integrated, location-enabled devices. This innovative approach allows each of us, should we choose to participate, to document and contribute our experiences and observations from every corner of the globe. By capturing our daily interactions, explorations, and insights, we can collaboratively feed invaluable data, critical information, and evolving cumulative knowledge into the Unidiversity. This emergent global knowledge base is designed to be a true reflection of humanity’s collective intelligence – encompassing everyone, everything known, and every location across our planet.

Imagine the profound potential if we could holistically include, genuinely accept, and inspirationally incentivize every individual on Earth to participate in this grand shared purpose. By uniting our efforts under the banner of the Unidiversity, we aim to collectively safeguard and enhance the well-being of everyone, preserve the integrity of everything, and ensure the flourishing of everywhere on our precious planet.

Sincerely,

Richard Thomas Simmons

Embracing and uplifting everyone, especially those living more simply

It is strange to marginalize the people who want to live simply.   Most of these people were considered widgets that were rejected from the overall assembly line on planet Earth.   However, those living more simply, closer to nature and God, are needed more than ever.  We must let Heaven and nature sing as we embrace all the people left behind by industrial Earth.   By their nature, they are more holistic, cultural, simple, and less impactful on our planet, people, and natural environment.  While those closer to the money in the industrial perspective are creating monocultures and risking perturbation for all of us on earth, this infusion of diversity would help matters immensely.  People praying to the industrial Earth king perspective need to be transitioned as well by offering them holistic, inspirational incentives, holistic, inspirational, inclusion, holistic, inspirational acceptance.

 From a transitioning perspective, we must realistically, holistically include, accept, and inspire those who have been impacted by one-dimensional Industrial Earth.   We must create an equitable situation for everyone on earth so we can have unity and purpose from both a similarity and a unique diversity perspective.   The reintegration of people who live life more naturally and simply creates a condition of stability on our planet as we return to promoting natural cultures, living, learning, experiencing, exploring, discovering, and contributing through collaboration in the multitude of communities that will exist on our miraculous planet Earth.

A profound disconnect characterizes our modern world, where the wisdom of living simply is often overlooked, if not actively marginalized. We perceive these individuals not as outliers or “rejected widgets” from a societal assembly line, but rather as custodians of a vital truth. Their chosen path, rooted in a deeper connection to nature and a more profound spiritual understanding, holds keys to our collective future.

Indeed, those who embrace a life of less complexity are, by their very essence, models of holistic living. Their reverence for cultural depth, their mindful consumption, and their significantly lighter footprint on our planet offer a stark contrast to the relentless extraction and monoculture propagated by the industrial paradigm. This latter approach, driven by immediate profit and short-sighted perspectives, not only creates ecological vulnerability but risks systemic perturbation for all life on Earth. The infusion of diverse ways of being is not merely beneficial; it is essential for our survival and thriving.

Our task, therefore, is two-fold. Firstly, we must consciously re-embrace and elevate these natural ways of life, allowing the “Heaven and nature to sing” through the integration of those who have maintained a vital link to sustainable, community-oriented existence. Secondly, we must extend an olive branch to those deeply entrenched in the industrial mindset. This transition requires more than just critique; it demands a comprehensive strategy of holistic inclusion, inspirational incentives, and genuine acceptance. We must offer a compelling vision that demonstrates how a shift towards holistic sustainability can enrich lives, fostering a sense of purpose and belonging that the current system often lacks.

This transformative journey calls for the establishment of true equity, ensuring that every individual, regardless of their current perspective, has the opportunity to contribute to a shared future. By honoring both our unique diversities and our fundamental commonalities, we can forge unity of purpose. The reintegration of natural, simplified living into the global tapestry promises not just ecological stability but a renaissance of authentic cultures. It opens pathways for collaborative learning, collective discovery, and meaningful contribution within a myriad of thriving communities across our miraculous Earth.

Are we creating an economy that manages people who are detrimentally impacted?

It is becoming increasingly evident that the prevailing societal paradigms, deeply rooted in an industrial-era mindset, systematically contribute to human suffering and environmental degradation. These frameworks, perhaps unintentionally, cultivate a phenomenon of marginalization and often, criminalization, in a manner disturbingly analogous to how they diminish the inherent dignity of individuals.

This perspective suggests that many undesirable situations are not merely unfortunate occurrences, but rather manufactured outcomes. A narrative is often perpetuated wherein those experiencing hardship are subtly, or overtly, made to feel responsible for their predicament, as if they somehow “deserved” their fate. My hypothesis is that these scenarios are intentionally or inadvertently crafted for the perpetuation and benefit of the existing industrial model. This mechanism artfully delineates paths to success for a select few, while simultaneously consigning others to a trajectory of perceived failure.

Consider the immense leverage that employment—or its absence—wields over individual lives. It serves as a potent instrument of control. When individuals are labeled as “undesirable” or “unemployable” by the current system, it creates a stark contrast that ultimately benefits those who are “included” and employed within this very structure. This fosters an ethos of relentless competition, which inherently marginalizes and alienates those who do not conform to its hyper-competitive demands. Our society, in its pursuit of an often-unattainable ideal, uses the concept of perfectionism to systematically weed out those deemed imperfect. This absolutist stance often dictates that any mistake, however minor, can lead to exclusion or severe societal penalties, rather than offering opportunities for growth and redemption. Thus, perfectionism and absolutism, as products of this entrenched mindset, generate marginalization as their inevitable and tragic “pollution.”

It is imperative that we pivot towards a paradigm of holistic inclusion, genuine acceptance, and universally accessible inspirational incentives for everyone on Earth, not solely for the seemingly perfect. In fact, upon closer examination, we observe leaders who, operating under the dangerous illusion of their own infallibility, employ absolutist judgments rather than empathetic relativism against anyone who questions or does not unequivocally support them.

I am deeply concerned that these prevailing concepts are not only undermining human flourishing but are actively imperiling our planet. The more we adhere to these divisive frameworks, the more we fuel escalating conflicts, pervasive violence, social instability, endemic homelessness, and the systematic creation of what we label as “criminals”—individuals often left to contend with the most basic conditions of survival. A pervasive feedback loop ensures the perpetuation of these conditions, implicating various societal institutions: the employment sector, healthcare systems, the criminal justice apparatus, law enforcement, and mental health services. These systems, inadvertently or otherwise, become enforcers and responders to the very societal fractures they help create.

The tragic outcome is a diversion of vast human and material resources towards managing and containing “impacted individuals”—people who, under this framework, are reduced to mere “widgets” or “rejected objects” of a production line. Are we creating an economy that manages people who are detrimentally impacted?

We stand at a critical juncture, faced with a fundamental choice: to continue sustaining an economy predicated on the existence of a marginalized and detrimentally impacted, or to transition towards an inclusive, holistically motivated, and universally positive societal framework for all people. It is time we begin this transition. The immense talent and dedication currently channeled into addressing the symptoms of this systemic dysfunction—by medical professionals, counselors, social workers, and countless others—must be strategically re-directed. Imagine harnessing their holistic energies not merely to treat the “impacted,” but to proactively facilitate a comprehensive transition for all individuals towards a more flourishing and desired future for everyone, everywhere. Our collective endeavor must be to uplift every individual, fostering environments where all can genuinely flourish and contribute their unique potential. Consider the profound moral and spiritual dividends—the sheer “heart energy”—that would ripple through society, knowing our contributions are not just mitigating suffering, but actively building a world where every life is valued and given the opportunity to thrive.

We must lift everyone up to create a desirable feedback loop

Dear Reader,

Industrial earth creates the phenomenon of criminalization in the same way and for the same reasons as they sacrifice human dignity.   When you think about it, any sort of undesirable situation that’s manufactured by the industrial earth concept creates a scenario that you somehow deserved it.   Thus, my hypothesis is that we are manufacturing these types of scenarios to advance a one-dimensional perspective.  It allows the concept of success to materialize with certain people and the concept of failure to occur with others.   Consider the power of employment in the lack thereof.   Employment has a huge amount of power over you in every way imaginable.   If you’re somehow labeled as an undesirable, industrial Earth gets the benefits because those who were included are employed by industrial Earth.   In other words, it creates the perception of extreme competition and marginalizes those who aren’t ultra-competitive.   Our society uses the concept of perfectionism to weed out those considered imperfect.    Absolutism warrants people to be eliminated from life when they make a mistake.   Thus, perfectionism and absolutism are our products of industrial earth, and the marginalization of people is the pollution created there.  

It is time we turn this type of phenomenon around and offer holistic inclusion, holistic acceptance, and holistic inspirational incentives to everyone on earth, not just the perceived perfect.    In fact, when you think about it, there are leaders in this world who are creating a huge amount of damage and detrimental impacts in our world because they perceive themselves as perfect.   Accordingly, they use absolutism rather than relativism to judge anyone and everyone who does not support them.   Overall, I wonder if these concepts are killing our planet because the more we create these concepts, the more we create war, violence, terrorism, marginalization, homelessness, criminals, and they are often left in a survival zone condition.   The feedback loop that occurs among employees, the medical system, the criminal justice system, the police, mental health professionals, counselors, and all other supporting mechanisms for the industrial earth concept.  

Consequently, this creates a condition in which people allocate energy only to the affected people.   These affected people are manufactured by industrial Earth and may be considered widgets or rejected objects.   It is our choice.   Do we want an economy based on impacted people, or an inclusive, holistic, well-motivated, positive-energy situation for all people?   Let us start transitioning. Those people who were formerly used to treat the people of the planet Earth’s economy.   Their energies should be allocated in ways that leverage their holistic energy to transition people to a more desired future condition for everyone, everything, everywhere on earth.   We must pick everybody up by the bootstraps and allow them to flourish and thrive.   Imagine the heart energy that you would get knowing that your contributions are saving lives.

I am compelled to share a profound observation regarding the prevailing structures of our modern world. It appears that our current socioeconomic paradigm, which one might term the “industrial model of progress,” inherently generates societal marginalization and diminishes human dignity, not as unfortunate side effects, but as intrinsic outcomes of its very design.

This framework skillfully cultivates a narrative where individuals facing adversity are subtly coerced into believing they are solely responsible for their predicament. It’s a mechanism that effectively manufactures undesirability, conveniently deflecting systemic failures onto the shoulders of the individual. Consequently, this system rigidly defines success for a select few while simultaneously orchestrating conditions for widespread failure, thereby fostering immense disparities.

Consider, for instance, the immense leverage employment structures hold over an individual’s life. They dictate not only economic stability but often self-worth and social standing. When individuals are arbitrarily labeled “undesirable” or “unemployable,” the broader industrial system extracts disproportionate benefits. This process creates a stratified society where a privileged segment thrives, often at the direct expense of those deemed extraneous. Such an environment breeds relentless, often cutthroat, competition, inevitably marginalizing those who do not conform to this aggressive, narrow definition of “success.”

Societal norms, frequently underpinned by an unattainable ideal of perfectionism, actively filter out and disadvantage those perceived as flawed or imperfect. An absolutist mindset, demanding unwavering adherence and flawless conduct, often metes out severe, life-altering penalties for genuine human error. These constructs – perfectionism and absolutism – are, in my view, direct outgrowths of this prevailing paradigm. The resulting pervasive marginalization of human beings is its most insidious and far-reaching form of pollution.

It is imperative that we consciously shift away from this destructive orientation. We must champion a future founded on universal, holistic inclusion, genuine acceptance, and truly inspirational opportunities for all, transcending the exclusionary confines of perceived perfection. It is a striking irony that many influential figures, often operating under a self-assured, even misplaced, sense of infallibility, perpetuate significant global harm by imposing an absolutist worldview, condemning any who diverge from their narrow doctrines.

Ultimately, the entrenchment of these divisive ideologies contributes significantly to the escalating global crises we witness today: persistent conflict, pervasive violence, terrorism, widespread homelessness, and the tragic criminalization of poverty. These forces trap countless individuals in precarious “survival zone” existences. A destructive feedback loop sustains this reality, involving various foundational pillars of our society, including employment systems, the medical establishment, the criminal justice system, law enforcement, and even aspects of mental health support – all inadvertently or directly reinforcing the existing paradigm.

A tragic consequence is the immense allocation of human and financial resources towards merely managing the “impacted.” These are individuals who are, in essence, manufactured as “rejected widgets” or “disposable objects” by the very system ostensibly designed to serve them.

The fundamental choice before us is clear: do we continue to perpetuate an economy built upon the casualties of its own design, or do we passionately strive to forge a truly inclusive, holistic, and positively energized society that genuinely empowers every individual to thrive?

It is time to strategically reallocate the vast human capital currently dedicated to ‘patching up’ the casualties of this system. The expertise, empathy, and collective energy of these professionals should be proactively redirected towards fostering a regenerative future, enabling holistic well-being and flourishing for all beings, everywhere on Earth. Our collective endeavor must be to uplift every individual, providing the support and equitable opportunities necessary for them to fully actualize their unique potential.

Envision the profound fulfillment, the immense “heart energy,” that would emanate from a world where every contribution genuinely enriches lives and builds a shared, equitable, and sustainable future for all. This is not merely an aspiration; it is an urgent calling.

Sincerely,

Richard Thomas Simmons