Prout (PROgressive Utilisation Theory) is a visionary socio-economic system to encourage a cooperative society. A new short story competition has been announced for writers to open a window on a future, Proutistic society. From the press release:
IMAGINE A SOCIETY IN WHICH…
…food, clothing, housing, education and medical care are guaranteed to everyone.
…most farms, banks, industries and services are run as cooperatives owned by the workers.
…there are no multinational corporations.
…different voices, languages and cultures are respected.
…there is self-sufficiency in food, medicines, clothing, housing, and local transport.
…the environment is protected and restored, all agriculture is organic, waste is recycled and renewable energy is used.
…universal spirituality is valued, not religious dogmas or conflicts.
…leaders are selfless servants of the people. (more…)
