To whom it may concern,

In the 1980s or 1990s, I heard trucks were dumping chemicals on the roads at night by opening the valve and letting the chemicals flow all over the road.Laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and all the complexity associated with them cause people to do open dumping.  When things get too complex in our society, following the rules become secondary to getting the job done.   Besides, crime pays According to my professor and Justice in law administration.   He’s right. That’s one reason why we have these types of crimes.    When cost get prohibitive, following the rules makes you lose money and dumping pollution on our landscapes and in our oceans somehow makes sense to the unenlightened.   Either way, the pollution always seems to find its way into streams and into the ocean eventually.   In order to stop this type of behavior, we need to transition to a more enlightened holistic well motivated positive energy world.  

 Besides dumping pollution on the landscapes, into our streams, and in the oceans does not mean any of the criteria for loving, caring, sharing, giving, forgiving, genuine kindness, driving, so we can bring our conditions of comfort, joy, love, Hope, faith, unity, equity and sustainable, striving happiness on planet Earth.   It also fails on the earth, ethics of natural earth, striving, natural humanity, striving, natural, spirituality, striving, and natural, healthy, living, striving.   Therefore, dumping pollution on the landscapes and in the oceans is wrong and needs to stop.  If the pollution happens to be nonpoint source pollution, it is best to use management practices that are consistent with desired conditions.   For example, the manure should not be spread on frozen ground, such that sheet runoff or carried into streams .   As far as detrimental chemicals are concerned, We should strive to re-engineer processes, such that they’re not needed.   If we can’t get around their use, then disposing of them by best management practices, considering a health of all of us and the natural environment is a beneficial concept.  From time to time, I see lines in the road from some kind of liquid that’s been dumped.   Unless it comes from a gas tank or radiator, I can’t imagine what the chemical could be.   Unfortunately, chemicals, especially or organic chlorine and other chemicals can be bio accumulating in the environment, as well as in human bodies, as well as all of their wildlife fish and Other biological organisms.   This is especially true if the chemical accumulates in fatty cells of organisms.   Sometimes this happens because of mimicry of biological processes Such that a chemical put into the environment is seen by your anatomy as something that is supposed to be in your body.   I have hypothesis that bioaccumulation could be the source of cancer in our world As well as radon bioaccumulation.  For the most part, I think we’re beyond Dumping used oil in our environment and dumping battery acid in the ocean.   However, I’m not sure.   Moreover, I still see lineal striations on the roads and highways from time to time, which makes me wonder what the substance is that causes such things.   If this is still occurring in our world, one of the ways to prevent it from occurring is to promote everybody to police officers without guns.   However, I have a better way and that’s to inspire everybody to become earth  research explorers and Unidiversity cycle as we contribute towards people scoping, and everything, everyone everywhere on earth.    Nobody does it better than each of us and all of us together as a cycle.  Besides, the learning that’s associated with being part of a university and university is unparalleled in today’s modern world.  People Should be a part of cumulative enlightenment from the university research explorer cycle, which includes all governments and all universities on earth as well as all the people.

The environmental legacy of past decades, unfortunately, includes stark reminders of flagrant disregard for our natural world. Accounts from the 1980s and 90s, suggesting that trucks would illicitly discharge chemical waste onto roads at night by simply opening their valves, paint a grim picture. While these specific instances may seem historical, they illuminate a deeper, persistent issue.

Such egregious acts of pollution often stem from a confluence of factors. The sheer complexity of modern regulatory frameworks – the myriad laws, rules, policies, and procedures – can inadvertently incentivize non-compliance. When navigating these complexities becomes overly burdensome, or when adherence to strict environmental guidelines presents a prohibitive financial cost, some entities unfortunately prioritize expediency over responsibility. As some legal scholars argue, the perception that “crime pays” can become a powerful motivator for bypassing environmental protection, especially when economic pressures are high. This mindset, where cutting corners on environmental safety appears to offer a competitive advantage, underpins many of our ongoing ecological challenges.

Regardless of the initial point of discharge, whether through illicit dumping or diffuse non-point sources, pollutants invariably find their way into our ecosystems – streams, rivers, and ultimately, our vast oceans. This persistence is particularly alarming with detrimental chemicals, such as organic chlorine compounds, which are known for their bioaccumulative properties. These substances can persist and concentrate within biological systems, from microscopic organisms to fish, wildlife, and even human beings, often accumulating in fatty tissues. The insidious nature of some chemicals, mimicking natural biological processes, means they can be mistakenly absorbed by our bodies, potentially leading to unforeseen health consequences. Indeed, the hypothesis that environmental bioaccumulation, including substances like radon, might contribute to the global incidence of diseases such as cancer, warrants serious consideration and continued research.

From an ethical standpoint, the act of polluting our landscapes and waters fundamentally contradicts the principles of stewardship, care, and interconnectedness that should guide our relationship with the planet. It undermines our collective striving for conditions of comfort, joy, love, hope, faith, unity, equity, and sustainable well-being on Earth. Such actions are antithetical to a natural earth ethic, an inherent human drive for harmony with nature, and the pursuit of natural, healthy living. Therefore, the deliberate or negligent release of harmful substances into our environment is unequivocally wrong and demands immediate and comprehensive rectification.

Addressing this multifaceted problem requires a dual approach. For non-point source pollution, such as agricultural runoff, implementing advanced management practices is crucial. For instance, preventing the spreading of manure on frozen ground avoids its direct wash into waterways during thaws. More broadly, we must strive for proactive solutions: re-engineering industrial processes to minimize or eliminate the need for hazardous chemicals altogether. Where their use is unavoidable, best management practices for disposal, meticulously designed to safeguard both human health and the natural environment, are absolutely essential.

Beyond technical fixes, a profound societal transformation is needed. We must transition towards a more enlightened, holistic, and positive energy paradigm. This involves fostering a global community of “Earth Research Explorers” – an inspired network dedicated to understanding, protecting, and restoring our planet. This concept envisions a “Unidiversity Cycle” where all governments, universities, and individuals collaboratively engage in continuous learning, innovation, and shared responsibility. Rather than merely policing environmental violations, we should collectively embark on a journey of cumulative enlightenment, driven by research and an unwavering commitment to the well-being of all life. This unparalleled collaborative learning and action is the most powerful means to ensure a sustainable and thriving future for everyone, everything, everywhere on Earth.

Sincerely,

Richard Thomas Simmons

I wrote a paper on anthropocentric and anthropogenic pollution and it took me the entire day to write it.   As I pondered our society, it made me wonder whether most of what we endure every day is pollution.   In a natural earth, striving world, most of what we encounter is man-made well not considering overall humanity, individual people, the natural environment, and our planet.   Most important of these considerations is the health of each person and all of our health together on planet Earth as a cycle.   On one end of the cycle is each of us and on the other end of the cycle is all of us everyone everything everywhere on earth.   The planetary side of the cycle includes all of creation.    After capturing all the concepts that I perceive as pollution in our world from local to global, I am curious to wonder whether pollution itself causes mental health problems and physical health problems.   Moreover, the cumulative totality of all the different types of pollution that I mentioned in the pollution paper when integrated together seems to validate my hypothesis.  All the pollution on earth, including laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures Complexify us so much that it causes chaos.   This is especially true when you combine it with our work requirements, taxes, family, obligations, community obligations, parent obligations, in the rest of the obligations that we owe to our natural environment and our people on earth.   Moreover, as I indicated in my pollution paper, as we become more over topped by all of these pollution phenomenon on earth, We experienced less amounts of fitness, conditioning, strength, figure, healthiness, and ability to cope with competition extremes.   Most people, when impacted by these various varieties  of pollution contaminants, Pull themselves up by the boot straps every time pollution knocks them down.   However, when conflict, complexity, controversy, and other destabilizing life events occur, It becomes too much to handle for many of us.   This is especially true when you notice all of the pollution damages around us in this world. The news reports it every day and it stresses people out more.   Consequently, the pollution manufacturing facility on planet wars has created a condition of compounding problems that lead to a multiplier effect in an ultimately into positive feedback loops in our society.   Children, our natural environment, people, disadvantage, people, and others become not prioritized as Everyone continues to strive to do the best they can with the expectations of a ultra extreme capitalistic economy, and globalized world economy.   Ultimately, the infinite variable politicization strategy of multidimensional pollution in our world contributes towards our demise while the success of the economy seems to be contributing. All I can towards GDP..   However, the GDP is a poor indicator of cumulative overall health of our planet, people, natural environment, and the potential for our future generations to thrive.

My recent deep dive into the complexities of anthropocentric and anthropogenic pollution yielded more than just a research paper; it sparked a profound reconsideration of our modern existence. What began as an analysis of environmental contaminants soon expanded into a broader, more unsettling hypothesis: much of what we collectively endure daily could be construed as a form of societal pollution.

In a world increasingly divorced from its natural rhythms, countless human-made systems and demands appear to accumulate like pollutants, impacting our fundamental well-being. Beyond industrial emissions and waste, I’m referring to the relentless churn of intricate laws, bureaucratic regulations, stringent policies, and procedural labyrinths that increasingly govern our lives. When these are layered atop the inherent pressures of demanding work environments, financial obligations, family responsibilities, and civic duties, a distinct picture of systemic overwhelm emerges.

This cumulative burden, a tapestry of ceaseless demands and artificial constructs, compels me to ponder its direct correlation with escalating mental and physical health crises. My research suggests that this constant bombardment of “existential pollutants” fosters an environment ripe for stress, anxiety, and chronic health issues. The inherent interconnectedness of individual health and planetary well-being becomes starkly clear; what affects one invariably ripples through the other. We are, in essence, caught in a cycle where individual resilience is perpetually tested by collective complexity.

We are often encouraged to “pull ourselves up by our bootstraps,” to individually overcome these pervasive pressures. Yet, when the chronic stress of these societal pollutants combines with unforeseen conflicts, controversies, or destabilizing life events, the coping mechanisms of even the most resilient individuals begin to fray. The daily onslaught of information, much of it negative and alarming, serves only to exacerbate this sense of disquiet, reinforcing a feedback loop of anxiety and helplessness.

It appears we have inadvertently constructed a system that, while ostensibly designed for order and progress, instead generates a compounding array of problems. This is particularly evident in how priorities are shaped by an ultra-extreme capitalistic and globalized economy. In this paradigm, the well-being of children, the health of our natural environment, and the needs of disadvantaged populations frequently take a backseat to the relentless pursuit of economic growth.

The infinite variables of this multifaceted “pollution” — from the subtle erosion of personal autonomy to the blatant disregard for ecological limits — are, in my view, steering us towards a perilous future. The conventional metrics of success, like Gross Domestic Product, offer a woefully inadequate reflection of our true collective health. They fail to account for the vitality of our planet, the mental and physical resilience of its inhabitants, or the potential for future generations to genuinely thrive. This disparity between economic indicators and actual well-being represents one of the most critical challenges of our time.

In order to transition beyond this pollution, epoch, We must strive to become more natural earth striving while we understand our current conditions and our future desired conditions.   With current conditions, we cannot expect to maintain the same levels of perceived success without transitioning beyond a pollution world.   Therefore, when we contemplate desired future conditions, we must transition to sustainable striving holistic ends justifying the holistic sustainable striving means.   We must stop throwing the baby out with the bath water.   I look forward to working together with everyone everything everywhere on earth to transition to the dream of a holistic, sustainable, striving planet earth from local to global past present future.

Our current Condition pollution world Also affects humanity by causing us not to focus on a more courteous similarity foundation.   In a pollution world, it is more difficult to love, care, share, and give, forgive, and striving to be genuinely kind.  This causes us to forget about placing a high value on comfort, joy, love, hope, unity, equity, faith, and sustainable, striving happiness.   It makes sense.  The more we focus on an extreme competition, pollution oriented functioning, the more we lose from a sustainable, striving holistic perspective.   Therefore, it represents another positive feedback loop, which is a detrimental functioning thing for everyone, everything, everywhere because of lack of prioritization.   Consequently, we must transition beyond current definitions of success to include more holistic in context and sustainable striving definitions.   

There is nothing more important to be validated by a female if you’re a male.   Better yet, it’s more important to be validated by every female on earth.   I wonder if the same thing is true for males.   Is it important for females to be validated by males or every male on earth?   Overall, wouldn’t it be best for everyone to validate everyone else?   When you couple this concept with holistic inclusion, holistic acceptance, and holistic inspirational incentives We get holistic redundancy as we strive towards desired future conditions.   This redundancy not only works towards the similarity foundation of loving, sharing, caring, giving, forgiving, genuine kindness striving To bring our conditions of comfort, joy, love, Hope, unity, equity, faith and sustainable, striving happiness.   It also gives us confidence to display our unique diversity.  Overall, this concept leads to holistic stability overtime as a desired future condition.

It is my firm belief that the profound impact of mutual recognition and affirmation cannot be overstated. While individual experiences may lead us to prioritize validation from certain sources, a truly harmonious and progressive society blossoms when we commit to a broader, universal ethos of acknowledgement and support for everyone. Imagine the collective potential unlocked if every individual genuinely strove to uplift and appreciate those around them, fostering an environment where every voice is heard and valued.

This philosophy extends far beyond simple tolerance; it necessitates a proactive cultivation of deep inclusion, unwavering acceptance, and a continuous flow of inspirational encouragement. When these elements are consciously woven into the fabric of our interactions, we establish a powerful, self-reinforcing framework of positive engagement. This isn’t about mere duplication, but rather the creation of a resilient and vibrant community where reciprocal affirmation acts as a driving force for collective well-being.

Such a foundational commitment, rooted in core human values like compassion, generosity, forgiveness, and authentic kindness, paves the way for truly transformative future conditions. We can then collectively aspire to build a world rich in comfort, boundless joy, enduring love, steadfast hope, genuine unity, equitable opportunities, and a sustainable, ever-striving happiness that enriches every facet of our lives.

Ultimately, by embracing this interconnected approach, we not only forge a stronger collective identity but also empower each individual with the profound confidence to express and celebrate their unique contributions and diversity within our shared journey.

The context for the Earth research explorers’ cycle comes from the university (including GIS, universities, governments, and all available data, information, and cumulative knowledge). The Unidiversity will have collective knowledge (as much as is known) of everyone, everything, everywhere on earth that exists on this planet, past, present, and future.  They are also instrumental in understanding the research on our planet and our future needs. However, all of us will be involved in assessing needs on our planet, and deciding which is most important to explore in a research sort of way.  As indicated, the top priority is children who are suffering around planet earth, especially due to war.    We ought to send an aircraft carrier to the region to deliver humanitarian supplies, first aid, medical care from Doctors Without Borders, food, and shelter.  Likewise, we are mobilizing research explorers skilled in war zones to contribute to the desired future condition in those areas.   The unidiversity will understand everything the universities know about the culture and ways to interact with the region that’s under duress.   The Unidiversity context is nothing but holistic, well-motivated, positive energy; therefore, the problem-solving methods will be holistic and sustainable, striving.  

The unidiversity will have all the knowledge points on planet Earth, so we can understand the needs and the desired future condition, whether that future condition is the current condition or something completely different.   The maps supplied by the unidiversity will include as many layers of information as possible to fully understand the context for problem-solving and prevention.   In other words, it’s all going to be managed by GIS through the Unidiversity Research Explorers Cycle, or the We-Me Explorers Cycle.   Updates will continuously be absorbed as we strive towards the desired future condition in the region.  In any humanitarian zones of war-torn areas, we need the absolute most help to bring these areas back to the desired future condition as soon as possible.   A mobilization of everyone, everything, everywhere needed should occur.   I suggest conducting a similarity analysis of surrounding regions so that people with similar language capabilities can communicate with victims of war and residents of the Gaza Strip, for example.   The same is true for Ukraine.   For instance, what is needed now most of all is shelter and warming huts to keep people warm during the winter.   We should have a military force restore the area towards that Immediate need.   Likewise, we need to get great nutrition packages to these areas as soon as possible.   In all potential research areas, it will be prioritized based on the level of help needed.   This is similar to a project they developed in the 2000s for planet Earth.   By doing this project, we can understand the relative importance, significance, needs, and prioritization of all the help areas on earth.   Many of these health areas will be prioritized at the top of the list, especially in areas torn by war, famine, hunger, extreme disease, poverty, and other concerns of importance and significance.   All other health areas will be considered as well, but with relatively less priority.   The prioritization process will be organized and analyzed by Eco Geo relativity, which integrates geospatial and GIS analysis with relative contribution significance weighting.   The knowledge needed to make this assessment comes from everyone, everything, everywhere on Earth, especially universities, intelligence agencies, government, and all other sources, suitable and appropriate.   In some cases, on-the-ground reconnaissance with research explorers (people) may be needed to assess an area’s relative prioritization.   Other priority help areas include environmental injustice zones, social injustice zones, and other types of injustice zones.   In other words, all preventable suffering must cease on this planet.  

Another highly prioritized concept at longer temporal scales is biodiversity on our planet and its preservation.   Accordingly, we ought to cease the cutting down of tropical forests, as it is more than a biodiversity concern; it is a life-support concern for planet Earth.  In other areas, holistic and sustainable approaches must be pursued, with forestry and biological sciences at the forefront.  We must use indexification to understand relative priorities, balance needs, and assess potential alternative impacts.  Each of these concepts is area-specific and region-specific and is often mapped on a case-by-case basis by professional foresters, environmentalists, geographers, biologists, and all other stakeholders and stewards of a forest.   An integrated system works well with GIS, index creation, relative contribution significance, relative weighing, and spatial analysis.   We are all stakeholders and stewards, and we can get involved in this process through people scoping and other methods.   In this way, we will share our ideas, creativity, innovation, and needs to strive towards the desired future condition.   However, in this situation, experts, stakeholders, and stewards may have greater relative weight than research explorers and people scoping, especially when it comes to decision-making and striving towards the desired future condition.   However, sometimes an idea comes from stakeholders and stewards’ research explorers that wasn’t thought of by experts.    Thus, these ideas may be included in the forest plan.  

Planning should be involved in everything else on earth as well.   We should plan parks wherever possible, in what I call a relative parkiness index.  This is an attempt to get everything into a natural earth-striving condition as we strive towards the desired future condition.   This concept contributes to stability, biodiversity, health, recreation, and holistic functioning, and prevents unnecessary unforeseen circumstances.   Landscapes ought to be planned with these considerations in mind.   More anthropocentric endeavors along the parkiness index should be planned by landscape architects, park experts, engineers, stakeholders, and stewards, such as research explorers (people with scoping).   Retail establishments or ecological organizations that deal in ecological niche products, which are durable, high-quality, and meant to last for a long time. Our plan is based on these considerations.   Research explorers, stakeholders, and stewards use adaptive creativity and innovation to modify existing products or suggest alternatives or new products altogether.  Consequently, this gets everybody involved in the retail goods and supplies chain, so that we continually adapt towards desire, future condition, all the time with sustainable, striving, well-intentioned, holistic methods 

One of the first things to understand before embarking on this research exploration is how to be a geographer, a map reader, a navigator, and a student of natural resources and the environment.   Every time I try to write a paper like this, it becomes overwhelming because the cumulative totality of everything is infinite.  Even if you spent your whole life focusing on discovery, exploration, research, and vacationing, you will not be able to see everything, everyone, everywhere.   In other words, it’s kind of like a cycle from anyone, anything, anywhere to everyone, everything, everywhere, and the rest is up to you.  Unless you’re doing a continental transect, a geographer or a natural resource/environmental specialist would likely focus on a geographic area, usually in an Eco region, or I call it an Eco Geo region.   This allows us to conduct preliminary research and exploration of the maps supplied by your integrated device.  It is also helpful to have a compass and a paper map with you in case your integrated device ceases functioning or gets lost.  These tools also enable you to create a plan of action to see everything you want to see and meet everyone you want to meet.   Likewise, it can be essential to research all prior data points, explorations, research, patterns, ideas, and creativity related to the regions you’re exploring.  And by doing so, you will be able to understand the changes that you see. This is helpful when we conduct active and passive research to understand change detection in a region. In some circumstances, it is best to explore with a guide who is really knowledgeable about the area in question.   If you’re planning an adventure to deep wilderness, it makes sense to have a wilderness first responder or paramedic in your group.  If your adventure involves mountain climbing, free climbing, and exploration into uncharted areas, significant preparation is needed before embarking on these research expeditions.   The integrated device will include all GIS maps, a compass, GPS, GNSS, and the data points and information you’ll need to navigate to the places you want to go.   Moreover, the We-Me explorers cycle spatially enabled integrated device is equipped to log your entire life’s path from the beginning to the end, including your current research exploration.  This keeps track of everything so that you can share it with your children and their children, and their children, in the future.   There is a degree of sentimentality in understanding where your parents went in their lifetimes, and in it as a guide for research exploration in your life.   Another benefit is the ability to share and exchange your ideas, paths, observations, hypotheses, and images.  Along your life path, imagine finding a good coffee shop, sharing this information with others, and maybe making it happen in the future. This is a concept called people scoping, where people generate ideas, creativity, and hypotheses.   In fact, this idea helps you get credit for your creativity, ideas, hypotheses, patterns, recognition, and innovations.   During your research, you may want to connect with others in the same field as you.  This I call Eco Geo Facebook, which is from a similar idea I came up with in the 1990s.   This idea lets you meet an endless number of friends, acquaintances, and other Explorers.  It will also let you know if someone you know is in the same area as you, so that you can connect over dinner or something similar.   Hence, the opportunity to meet up with people you know and new people all the time is endless, offering a great way to expand your horizons by sharing knowledge, images, and stories.  This concept will be more meaningful if you’re part of the same communities, such as a museum, Audubon, or a preservation trust.   The same is true for members of the local community, as it continuously expands your knowledge of the current condition while everyone strives for the desired future condition.   

Embarking on a profound journey of research and exploration demands a multi-faceted preparedness, requiring one to simultaneously embody the roles of a perceptive geographer, a skilled cartographer, an intuitive navigator, and a dedicated student of both natural resources and the intricate environment. While the sheer scope of discovery can initially feel daunting, a focused approach is paramount.

The universe of knowledge and natural wonders is indeed boundless. Even a lifetime devoted to relentless exploration and inquiry would only scratch the surface of all that exists. Therefore, effectiveness hinges on strategic focus. A seasoned geographer or an environmental specialist typically concentrates their efforts within a defined geographic area, often what we refer to as an “Eco Geo Region.” This targeted approach enables a deep dive into specific ecosystems and landscapes, allowing for thorough preliminary investigation and research, often commencing with detailed maps provided by your integrated device.

Crucially, while advanced technology offers unparalleled assistance, the value of traditional tools cannot be overstated. Always carry a physical compass and a paper map. These indispensable backups ensure your navigation remains uncompromised should your integrated device fail or become lost. Such tools are not merely for emergencies; they empower you to meticulously plan your expeditions, charting a course to experience the specific sights and interactions you desire.

Effective exploration also necessitates a comprehensive understanding of what has come before. Diligently researching historical data points, past expeditions, prior scientific observations, established patterns, and existing theories within your chosen region is critical. This foundational knowledge allows you to contextualize your own observations and accurately interpret environmental changes, aiding in both active and passive research methodologies, particularly when analyzing change detection.

For adventures into truly challenging or uncharted territories, prudence dictates the inclusion of specialized expertise. Exploring deep wilderness, for instance, mandates the presence of a certified Wilderness First Responder or paramedic within your group. Similarly, ventures involving mountain climbing, free climbing, or pioneering into unknown realms require an exceptional degree of pre-expedition planning and rigorous training to mitigate risks effectively.

At the heart of modern exploration is our spatially-enabled integrated device, the “We-Me Explorers Cycle.” This cutting-edge instrument is your comprehensive digital companion, pre-loaded with advanced GIS maps, precise GPS and GNSS capabilities, and an extensive repository of data points vital for seamless navigation to your chosen destinations.

Beyond its immediate utility, the “We-Me Explorers Cycle” possesses a unique and profound capability: it meticulously records your entire life’s path, from the nascent stages of your research exploration to its ongoing evolution. This creates a detailed digital archive, preserving every moment and discovery, which can then be shared with your children, grandchildren, and future generations. Imagine the profound sentimentality and practical guidance inherent in understanding the journeys your forebears undertook, inspiring their descendants’ own explorations.

This innovative platform also fosters a culture of collaborative discovery through “People Scoping.” This dynamic concept encourages the open sharing of ideas, observations, hypotheses, and creative insights among explorers. Whether you’ve discovered a hidden waterfall or an exceptionally charming coffee shop along your path, you can instantly share this information, potentially inspiring others or even catalyzing new ventures. This collective intelligence generates novel ideas and innovative solutions, ensuring that your unique contributions and creative insights receive due recognition.

Furthermore, envision a dynamic network akin to an “Eco Geo Facebook,” specifically designed for the discerning explorer. This feature allows you to effortlessly connect with fellow researchers and adventurers in your immediate vicinity. This real-time networking capability provides unparalleled opportunities to meet new individuals, foster lasting friendships, and expand your professional network, perhaps even leading to spontaneous collaborations over a shared meal. Such continuous interaction, particularly within established communities like museums, Audubon societies, or preservation trusts, profoundly expands your knowledge base and contributes to a collective understanding of our environment’s current state, guiding our shared pursuit of a more desirable future.

Dear Colleagues,

Too much screen time leads to distractions and diverts us from the things we need to be paying attention to in our world today.  In fact, I wonder whether those who developed the screens and the technology that goes with them understand the broader context for using it.   I favor using technology to support a holistic, well-motivated, positive-energy project on our planet for everyone on Earth. Geographic coordinates of knowledge will be recorded around the planet Earth using Geographic Information Systems.   Everything imaginable in terms of knowledge events can be navigated to. In fact, this concept is known as the Unidiversity Research Explorers Cycle, or a live experiment that considers passive and active research from everyone, everything, everywhere on earth. It is a way to adaptively strive towards a desired future condition as people understand the world around them. They can provide information, data, and cumulative knowledge about the world and its characteristics, especially through people-scoping.   People scoping is the process of using all your knowledge, ideas, suggestions, and creativity to share them with everyone else. This is especially true when you integrate people scoping with active and passive research. There are two types of research: active research, which is one planned by a scientist or someone who has a study to perform on planet Earth. Passive is a study anyone can initiate if they notice a pattern or have a hypothesis about a phenomenon on our planet.  Understanding change is another important concept, known as change detection among experts in the field.   Everyone is going to contribute in the future and have Billions of knowledge points to study.    Moreover, people are beginning to use screens in a more natural way, as they involve activity and exercise for those who want them.    

The We-Me explorers cycle makes us all holistically included, accepted, and inspired to act in our world.   It allows all of us to be connected towards a desired future.   This concept enables us to work together and meet as many new people as you desire.   Meeting new people is another dimension of learning, as we can learn from their life paths, experiences, and explorations.   People can allocate energy to their homes, communities, or regions, or go abroad to learn about different cultures.   Learning more about your local community and regions helps you serve as a guide of sorts to people who come from afar.   Likewise, when you visit other regions on planet Earth, you may interact with a guide as well.   I am thoroughly impressed with all the technology that has been developed over time, but let’s put it to use in a research-oriented way so we can have infinite adventure potential throughout our lives.  Moreover, along with 8 billion people, we will be able to actively and passively solve problems on our planet by identifying, noticing, hypothesizing, and engaging in change detection.   By understanding our world better, we can plan more effectively and mitigate problems before they even appear.   This concept is favored over reactionary methods.   

Those that prefer to use screens may do so as well.   For example, just a moment ago I noticed emaciated children and infants from the Gaza Strip area as I was scrolling through Facebook.   If we use these children as indicator species of what’s going on in our region, we know we should highly relatively prioritize help to this region as soon as possible.  

I write to you today with a vision for harnessing the profound potential of our interconnected world, steering away from the passive consumption of technology towards a paradigm of active, collective contribution. We stand at a critical juncture where the very tools designed for communication and knowledge exchange often breed distraction and disengagement. My belief is that we can reimagine these technologies as catalysts for a truly global, holistically motivated project dedicated to the well-being and advancement of all life on Earth.

Imagine a living, adaptive framework – what I term the “Unidiversity Research Explorers Cycle” or the “We-Me Explorers Cycle.” This is more than just a platform; it’s a dynamic, global experiment designed to continuously evolve our understanding of the planet and ourselves. Central to this concept is the establishment of a spatially referenced, navigable tapestry of knowledge across Earth. Through sophisticated Geographic Information Systems, every significant discovery, cultural insight, or critical observation would be monumented, creating an accessible, ever-expanding atlas of human and natural phenomena.

This global knowledge network would be powered by what I call “people scoping” – a radical re-envisioning of collective intelligence. It’s an inclusive process where every individual’s unique knowledge, ideas, suggestions, and creative insights are not only valued but actively integrated into the shared intellectual commons. This personal contribution becomes incredibly potent when synergized with both active and passive research methodologies. Active research, traditionally driven by scientists and dedicated studies, gains unparalleled breadth. Passive research, initiated by anyone noticing a pattern or hypothesizing a phenomenon, democratizes discovery, transforming every citizen into a potential explorer.

A core strength of this cycle lies in its capacity for “change detection” – the ability to proactively identify shifts and anomalies across our world. By integrating billions of individual “knowledge points” – observations, data, and cumulative insights – we can monitor planetary health, societal trends, and emerging challenges in real-time. This dynamic system enables us to move beyond reactive measures, empowering us to anticipate and mitigate problems before they escalate. It promotes a natural, engaged interaction with screens, transforming them from sources of passive entertainment into powerful instruments for active participation and intellectual exploration.

The “We-Me Explorers Cycle” fosters a profound sense of inclusion and shared purpose. It inspires connection, encouraging individuals to meet and learn from diverse life paths and experiences, whether within their local communities, across regions, or through international exchanges. This fosters a reciprocal learning environment, where one can act as a guide to newcomers in their local environment or engage with guides when exploring distant lands.

I am immensely impressed by the technological advancements of our era. However, their true value will be realized when we collectively pivot them towards a grander objective: boundless research and exploration, leading to infinite adventure potential throughout our lives. With 8 billion people actively and passively engaged, we possess the collective capacity to solve the most complex problems on our planet – identifying, observing, hypothesizing, and responding to change with unprecedented agility.

Consider, for example, the heart-wrenching images of emaciated children from regions like the Gaza Strip that occasionally surface on our screens. Within the “Unidiversity Research Explorers Cycle,” such critical observations, contextualized by countless other data points, would not be mere fleeting impressions. They would serve as immediate, powerful “indicator species,” signaling urgent humanitarian needs. This system would dynamically prioritize and coordinate global responses, enabling us to channel aid and resources precisely where they are most desperately required, bypassing slow, reactionary methods in favor of proactive, informed action.

This is a call to align our technological prowess with our collective human potential – to build a future where every screen interaction contributes to a more knowledgeable, empathetic, holistic, sustainable, and resilient world.

Sincerely,

Richard Thomas Simmons

Donald Trump himself is part of a billionaire’s club that is a significant part of the world economy. I’m not sure if he knows it or not, but many of the idea billionaires have come from someone else.  I call it the takings extraction exchange exclusion cycle, where an idea is taken and given to another, and then the original creator is turned into a subservient.  Now, I believe that artificial intelligence is being used to take, extract, exchange, and exclude other people, as technology seems to be propelling itself beyond humanity.  Without a doubt, artificial intelligence can read much faster than a human can, allowing it to quickly summarize much of what a human provides.   Another theory is that Trump is being used by the globalist, controlling, dominating economy, in which these billionaires are concerned.   A while ago, when he was getting his casino license in Atlantic City approved, he had to go through an extensive six-month background investigation, and apparently, he came out squeaky clean.   I hypothesize that this might be his utility for the globalization, controlling domination, and the billionaire’s economy.   Do they need a squeaky-clean president to do their dirty work for them?   Is Trump protecting billionaire takers from getting figured out?   Is Trump himself a taker?  Does he give credit to those whom he has taken from?   Regardless, whether my hypothesis is shown to be true or not, it appears as if the totality of all the taking ideas is worth more than $1 trillion and is infinite in some situations.   This would be enough to compel all the billionaires and those who control the controlling domination economy to get behind Donald Trump because Donald Trump is on their side.  Some of the billionaires I refer to include Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos, Joe Gebbia, and others.

Donald Trump has taken over the government by weaponizing the various agencies to distract and divert the rest of us from real substantive problems.   When I was learning about justice and law a long time ago, my first professor said, “Crime pays,” which I found quite astonishing.   It’s really true. That’s why we have so much crime in our world, because it pays.   Who is paying Donald Trump?   Well, it appears that the people paid Donald Trump when he owned his casinos in Atlantic City in the 80s and 90s.   Maybe that’s another characteristic that billionaires like about Donald Trump: he derives his money from people, real estate investments, being a real estate mogul, golf courses, and development.   He is likely a significant investor in the stock market as well.   Therefore, he has seen himself as an advocate for the way things are in the world (current condition).  Consequently, he seems to be functioning in a way that preserves the billionaire’s controlling domination of the global economy, meaning he is overtopping creators and creative ideas.   Consequently, I feel like it is strange that the loyalties of Donald Trump are with the corporate billionaires and not with the people.   In many ways, I believe Donald Trump taught people to buy and sell real estate by buying low and selling high, turning our economy into a real estate economy.   However, many people are suffering in this world and can’t afford to buy homes because of too much of this type of behavior.    Regardless of whether this hypothesis proves to be true or not, it appears as if Donald Trump buddies up to people like Putin.   From what I can summarize, Putin belongs in the hospital for doing what he did to Ukraine and a wide variety of other things.   Does Donald Trump belong in the hospital as well?   Either way, Putin and Trump seem not to value human life very much, nor the people’s contributions of ideas and creativity towards a brighter, more desirable future.

The current global economic landscape reveals a profound concentration of wealth and influence among a select few. This phenomenon frequently gives rise to a dynamic I term the “value extraction cycle,” where original contributions, whether intellectual or creative, are systematically absorbed and repurposed by dominant entities. In this process, the originators often find their innovations appropriated, reducing them to subordinate positions within the very systems they helped to build or created.  We are observing this acceleration with the advent of artificial intelligence, which possesses an unparalleled capacity to analyze and synthesize information at speeds far beyond human capability, potentially amplifying this extraction of value from human endeavor.

Consider the trajectory of figures like Donald Trump, whose personal and professional history is deeply interwoven with this elite financial stratum. It’s often posited that individuals from this powerful cohort, while appearing self-made, frequently operate within a larger, interconnected framework of global economic dominance. A notable example is the extensive six-month background investigation he underwent for a casino license in Atlantic City, from which he reportedly emerged without blemish. This raises a compelling question: could such an unimpeachable public facade serve a strategic purpose for a broader network of powerful interests? Does it enable certain individuals to act as conduits or instruments for an overarching “controlling domination economy,” effectively executing agendas that might otherwise lack public legitimacy?

My hypothesis is that such a figure might serve as a strategic asset for this globalized economic power structure. The collective value derived from these extracted ideas and appropriated innovations is immense, conservatively estimated in the trillions of dollars and arguably infinite in its potential. This vast pool of value creates a powerful incentive for the world’s most influential billionaires and economic controllers to coalesce behind a leader who champions their interests. Indeed, observations suggest a pattern where political power is leveraged, and governmental agencies are strategically directed, potentially to divert public attention from substantive issues that challenge the existing power dynamics.

The notion that “crime pays,” a stark lesson imparted by my early legal education, resonates deeply in this context. It prompts us to consider who ultimately benefits from the prevailing economic and political arrangements. Donald Trump’s business legacy, built on real estate, casinos, golf course development, and substantial market investments, positions him as a vocal proponent for the status quo – an advocate for the very system that has enriched him. His perceived alignment with corporate billionaires rather than the broader populace becomes a point of considerable concern. While his success in real estate might have popularized strategies like buying low and selling high, inadvertently shaping our economy, it has also contributed to a climate where homeownership is increasingly unattainable for many.

Furthermore, his apparent affinity for leaders like Vladimir Putin, whose actions in Ukraine are globally condemned as profoundly destabilizing, adds another layer to this intricate web of global power. It compels us to reflect on the deeper implications of such alliances and the true beneficiaries of contemporary political leadership. The cumulative effect of these actions and affiliations suggests a system that prioritizes the interests of a select few, potentially at the expense of equitable societal progress and the well-being of the global community.

Richard Thomas Simmons

In the past, I’ve written extensively about distractions and diversions, wondering whether war and terrorism themselves are distractions or diversions from something else. Ever since I started writing about distractions and diversions, I seem to notice them everywhere. Some other phenomena I see as distractions or diversions are extensive news reporting, excessive immigration crackdown, excessive conflict, excessive controversy, and excessive chaos. excessive advertisements, excessive government functioning, excessive television, and the way the Internet is completely out of control with advertising. Is corporate globalization controlling domination, using governments and the rest of us as a distraction or diversion? It seems like politics itself is a distraction or a diversion from some other big-picture phenomenon. The current condition of investment and stock market strategy appears to be a major distraction or diversion from what’s really going on in our world. For example, fad investments seem to foster an environment in which those closer to controlling globalization and the market jump on the bandwagon, investing in the same types of instruments. Imagine the current condition of investment strategies in which people sit back and make huge sums of money without contributing to the desired future condition. In fact, investment often serves as a distraction or diversion for those who created the ideas, rendering them obsolete. Moreover, it appears that those closer to globalization, control, and money are favored over everyone else. In other words, it seems to make kings, castles, and kingdoms for those who make money from money only. Furthermore, law enforcement seems to be a distraction or diversion from what’s going on in corporations and governments. Does the constitution create means of functioning, distractions, and diversions for all of us? In other words, conflict with people appears to get the limelight rather than more substantial issues and higher places. The same is true of court cases and the sensationalism that accompanies them. For example, how often do we hear about globalization, controlling domination, and the exploitation of labor? How often do we hear about globalization controlling domination and excessive pollution in our environment and our controlling structures? How often do we contemplate the cumulative totality of all types of pollution in our society? Do we use more laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for those who are marginalized or at the bottom of the hierarchy more than for those who are at the top? In this situation, we should all focus on the problem itself rather than the pollution, distractions, diversions, chaos, conflicts, and controversy. We need to solve the problem.

One thing I learned in school that was really important was that most problems are complex to identify (on purpose?), so determining the problem’s true nature is the main challenge. It seems like all the distractions and diversions in our society, and I only named a few, are diverting us from finding the true nature of our problems on planet Earth. Sometimes it takes a very long time to understand the true nature of a problem, such that it can be defined understandably. All the distractions and diversions contribute to people misunderstanding the true nature of the problem, thus creating more problems. This leads to more chaos, controversy, conflict, and complexity. Therefore, it makes it more challenging to identify the true nature of the problem. Consequently, we need a grassroots effort that involves everyone, everything, everywhere on Earth, to understand conditions past, present, and future, up to and including the desired future conditions, so we have something to strive for. Therefore, my recommendations are to identify the true nature of the problem on planet Earth and work together to understand the desired future conditions. This will allow us to understand the current condition and the desired future condition. Thus, this will enable us to understand the energy required to reach the desired future condition from our current condition. Being flooded with news pollution all the time in every possible way, from computers to emails to news articles to TV shows, distracts us from understanding those two vital concepts. We need to involve everyone in a census-like effort to understand the needs of people, communities, families, the natural environment, culture, society, and everything else that is important to us. Hearing all the negative news distracts us from focusing on positive energy values and benefits. However, I do think it’s important to understand what is happening to people on Earth, the natural environment, and our culture and society. Maybe we should report these things as patterns on a map rather than as information blurbs, which can be overwhelming. When we see things on a map, we can understand the patterns associated with them and make connections to those problems. Imagine turning negative-energy events on our planet into geographic coordinates so they can become a study of sorts for something else. We can also pay respect to those people who have died, whom I consider heroes. I am looking forward to the We-Me Explorers Cycle and the Unidiversity because we are all considered part of the solution to the problems on Earth, rather than contributors to those problems. With this perspective, people are not the source of the problems on Earth. They are the solution. Imagine being able to contribute to a census on planet Earth when we have planetary problems to understand. Likewise, imagine contributing to a local community problem solution that needs to be understood. In the future, we will all be involved for the benefit of everyone, everything, and everywhere on Earth, from local to global, past, present, and future.  I hypothesize that the distraction-diversion problem stems from the cumulative totality of pollution, confusion, conflict, chaos, and controversy, which acts like an out-of-control positive feedback loop, making it increasingly difficult to identify the problem over time. Is the economy out of control? I hypothesize that we are creating distractions and diversions because globalization is controlling the domination of the earth, the economy, and the excessive pollution created at every level within our societies, our governments, our natural environment, and on our planet.

I wanted to write a paper about economics and my vision for the future. However, in doing some research, I realize there are all kinds of papers on economics, including new economics, traditional economics, ecological economics, environmental economics, spatial economics, economic geography, and any I haven’t gotten around to yet.    In addition to papers, there is a wide variety of books on the topics.   Maybe we ought to get somebody who’s smarter than me to go through all these papers and books, summarize them, and come up with a simple yet effective way to map and analyze economics from fine scale to broad scale, past, present, and future.  From what I can tell thus far, we must have ecological economics that values ecosystem services.   I learned that biodiversity has an infinite value because it’s so essential to our world’s stability and to the cumulative totality of creation.   Whatever brand of economics we choose, or if it’s an integration of several of the ones mentioned, we need to analyze and understand patterns in our world and respond to them with investment.   I’m not sure how supply and demand will be mapped and analyzed, and I’m in favor of holistic, durable goods and holistic supplies, preferring organic over conventional.

My recent exploration into the vast and intricate domain of economic thought, initially sparked by an ambition to articulate my own vision for the future, has revealed a landscape far more diverse and profound than I first imagined. The sheer breadth of existing economic paradigms—from classical and neoclassical theories to emerging fields like ecological economics, spatial economics, and economic geography—presents a formidable challenge. While each offers valuable insights, there appears to be a fragmented understanding that hinders our collective ability to navigate future complexities.

This realization has led me to a crucial conclusion: what we urgently require is a synthesis. We need a concerted effort to distill the wisdom contained within these myriad academic works and practical applications into a singular, yet profoundly effective, analytical framework. This framework should be capable of mapping and interpreting economic realities across all scales—from localized micro-patterns to overarching global trends—and throughout historical, present, and future trajectories.

Central to this proposed framework must be the unequivocal integration of ecological principles. My initial studies strongly underscore the critical role of ecological economics, which places intrinsic value on ecosystem services. Indeed, the concept of biodiversity, in particular, resonates as possessing an inestimable, arguably infinite, value. Its essential contribution to global stability, resilience, and the cumulative richness of life on Earth transcends mere quantifiable metrics.

Furthermore, this new economic paradigm must champion a holistic approach to production and consumption. Our focus should unequivocally shift towards the promotion of durable goods and sustainable supply chains, with a clear preference for organic and regenerative practices over conventional, often extractive, methods. While the precise methodology for integrating traditional supply and demand dynamics within this broader, more nuanced analytical lens remains a compelling area for innovative exploration, I am confident that a holistic perspective will yield transformative insights.

The ultimate utility of such a framework would lie in its capacity to not only illuminate intricate global patterns but also to directly inform and guide strategic investment decisions, ensuring they are both resilient and regenerative. I believe this integrated approach is paramount for fostering a truly sustainable and equitable future. I am eager to discuss these concepts further and explore potential avenues for developing such a comprehensive economic understanding.

Sincerely,

Richard Thomas Simmons

Investment will be an important part of the We-Me Explorers cycle because everyone can participate.   I see investment becoming more area-based in the future, so people can choose where to invest in the landscape. It’s kind of like people scoping in the forest service.   Not only that, ecological niche organizations or businesses can be invested in the same way.   In fact, I see it as a multidimensional, multiscale concept, from local to global, where you can invest in planetary phenomena all the way down to Environmental technology and biodiversity in a forest, or biodiversity on planet Earth. These concepts can be somewhat abstract, but they contribute to our people, natural resources, and the environment on Earth.    Whether you invest at the broad scale, the local scale, or somewhere in between, your investment will contribute significantly to our ends in our world.  Area-based investment integrates old-world investing with New World investing.   New World investing focuses on ecosystems and their parts.  Even in manufacturing, these processes can be viewed as ecosystems.   I suggested long ago that corporations change into ecological niche organizations so they can be reminded that they’re part of larger systems. In doing so, the corporation becomes a vital, necessary investment instrument in itself, as it invests in what was formerly known as externalities on earth.   In return, people will invest in the great investment opportunities corporations create.   In doing so, they will consider the needs of everyone, everything, and everywhere on earth in a relatively prioritized way, so that greater dividends are obtained from investment in high-priority problems or the prevention of problems in a holistic way.   Wouldn’t it be great to get to the point in our society where we’re investing only in holistic, preventive concepts rather than reactive measures for problems that have already occurred?  

The We-Me spatially enabled integrated device is the tool of choice, as it becomes the way you navigate to investment prospects when an on-the-ground visit is required.  Investment is then integrated with research in the We-Me Explorers cycle.   This represents a never-ending venture in education, learning, exploration, contribution, and collaboration.    Instead of merely looking at financials, people get involved and get their hands dirty by examining the true nature of problems and investments.   When you integrate this functioning with everything else, it contributes to significant holistic health, holistic inclusion, holistic acceptance, and holistic inspirational incentives.   Imagine getting dividends from every scale and every spatial extent if you invest that way.   One can invest in coral reefs and oceans simultaneously, rendering them redundant.   Moreover, from a human ecology perspective, neighborhoods, communities, and cities can also be invested in.   This will represent a type of people-scoping and investment strategy.  Wouldn’t it be great to invest in ecological services from a philanthropic perspective?   Overall, I am excited about transitioning towards the desired future condition as we all learn about the needs of everything, everyone, and everywhere on earth, as a cycle from planetary to local scales, past, present, and future.  Therefore, as indicated, investment is another dimension to exploration, learning, living, loving, caring, sharing, giving, forgiving, and genuine kindness, striving for genuine kindness, so we can bring about more comfort, hope, love, joy, unity, equity, and sustainable, striving happiness on earth.   The great benefit of all of this will be the integration of knowledge, research, exploration, technology, and striving to understand cumulative totality reality as we strive towards desired future conditions on planet Earth.   Furthermore, I see Geographic Information Systems as a vital system alongside the We-Me Explorers cycle and the spatially enabled, integrated device as we transition to area-based investment.   World Without End…

The We-Me Explorers cycle is poised to redefine our understanding of investment, transforming it from a purely financial transaction into a profound act of collective stewardship and purposeful engagement. Our vision transcends conventional models, envisioning a future where every individual can meaningfully contribute to the flourishing of our planet and its diverse inhabitants.

Imagine an investment landscape deeply rooted in tangible areas and multi-dimensional scales. This isn’t abstract; it’s about empowering you to actively choose and support specific landscapes, from a thriving forest ecosystem to a struggling coral reef, or even innovative environmental technologies. We envision investments ranging from the grand scale of planetary phenomena to the intricate biodiversity of a local watershed. This novel approach seamlessly integrates traditional capital with a ‘New World’ ethos, one that champions ecological well-being and systemic health as the ultimate indicators of value. We believe that even manufacturing processes can be viewed as intricate ecosystems, demanding investment in their sustainable operation and broader impact.

This paradigm shift extends to the very structure of enterprise. For too long, corporations have often overlooked their environmental and social impact as mere “externalities.” However, in this integrated future, we see businesses evolving into vital “ecological niche organizations” – entities that inherently prioritize the health of the larger systems they operate within. By investing in what were once considered peripheral concerns, these corporations become powerful instruments for positive change, attracting a new generation of investors who seek more than just financial returns. This holistic approach ensures that investments prioritize high-impact problems and preventative solutions, fostering a society where collective needs are met, and dividends are measured not only in profit, but in planetary and societal well-being.

Our We-Me spatially enabled integrated device, seamlessly powered by Geographic Information Systems (GIS), will be the indispensable tool for navigating this new investment frontier. It acts as your compass, guiding you to vital projects and facilitating on-the-ground engagement when desired. Investment within the We-Me Explorers cycle is intrinsically linked with research, fostering an ongoing journey of education, learning, exploration, contribution, and collaboration. This is an invitation to move beyond mere financial statements; it’s an opportunity to immerse oneself in the true nature of challenges and the genuine potential of solutions, getting our hands “dirty” in the pursuit of a better world.

The ultimate dividends of this integrated approach are far-reaching: holistic health, profound inclusion, widespread acceptance, and inspiring incentives at every scale and spatial extent, right down to the actual geographic coordinates. Consider the power of investing in vibrant neighborhoods and resilient communities, mirroring a form of “people scoping” that elevates human ecology. Or contributing to essential ecological services through a philanthropic lens, where your capital actively supports life-sustaining natural processes. This journey promises to unlock immense comfort, hope, love, joy, unity, equity, and sustainable happiness across our planet. It represents a monumental stride towards integrating knowledge, research, exploration, and technology, collectively striving to understand the full reality of our interconnected existence and shape the desired future conditions for Earth, for generations to come.