What does a better future mean? #01 - A formula for understanding civilization

A formula for understanding Civilization

Series : What does a better future mean? #01

There are people working at creating a better future for all. What does that mean? A new series tries to explore the elements that make up such a future. And although everybody has a different idea about what the expression 'a better future' entails, it deserves a closer look from a philosophical point of view, i.e. something that makes it easier to envision.

In spite of all our differences, most people would agree on the following. 

A better future means an improved civilization. It means that the people are safer, healthier of body and mind, smarter, richer, and happier.

The Laws of Invention

The Laws of Invention

It is obvious to anyone who has seen the lack of realism in the policies that politicians put out to stimulate invention, that their policies are not based upon a proper understanding of the phenomenon of invention. Perhaps it is a wise move to start and try to formulate such laws.

For investors trying to find moneymaking inventions and for inventors trying to attract investors there are other laws and rules to consider. As soon as money and business is involved, things become mundane, sordid even, and practical, in other words, one has to cater to the current needs of Mankind and gear oneself to the craziness of Man. This may be the subject of a future blog. This issue is for long-term thinkers and politicians.