By P Mohan Chandran
Picture this – a world where money is obsolete, where the currency is points or credits, accrued not from employment or inheritance, but from the daily acts of kindness, assistance, and environmental responsibility. A realm where every act of sharing knowledge, lending a helping hand, or protecting the environment pays off, literally. Welcome to the world of Points/Credits System, a revolutionary idea aimed at enhancing the human spirit and fostering a sense of shared responsibility.
In this alternative reality, the dynamics of exchange would pivot on a points or credits system. Let’s consider Hari and Ajay, two friends in this hypothetical world. When Hari seeks information, and Ajay shares it, Ajay receives credits for his act. These credits, accumulated in Ajay's digital account, could be expended on services, such as a bus ride. The points or credits are transferred as seamlessly as we move money via UPI today, revolutionizing our traditional concepts of financial transactions.
However, a crucial question arises - how can we ensure the transparency and fairness of this system? The answer lies in a robust Points/Credit Authorization Agency. This entity would be entrusted with the task of authorizing and auditing the points/credits accrued by individuals, thereby ensuring accountability and mitigating the risk of corruption.
Beyond promoting acts of everyday help, this system could also catalyze a positive environmental and social change. For example, acts of charity, feeding stray animals, providing medical aid to accident victims, or planting trees could earn a person additional points or credits. This integration of socially conscious actions with personal gain could create a society that is inherently kinder and more environmentally responsible.
Imagine an individual earning points for preventing another from littering the streets with plastic waste. Or picture a community where planting trees could pay for your groceries. As an incentive, once a person accumulates 1000 points, they automatically receive 10 bonus points. And if they participate in charity or eco-friendly initiatives, they receive an additional 50 bonus points. This not only creates a system that rewards good deeds but also encourages such acts.
The proposed system is versatile and adaptable. The value accorded to different acts, particularly those of environmental significance or charitable nature, could vary from state to state, reflecting the importance each region places on these issues.
A society that operates on such a currency fosters a culture of helping and sharing. It nurtures an environment where individuals are motivated to act in the best interest of others and the planet. It also builds a world where the value of a person is not measured by their bank balance but by their acts of kindness and the positive impact they make on the world.
Imagine a society that flourishes under the currency of kindness, where every act of assistance is valued and every gesture of kindness is rewarded. Imagine a world where wealth is accumulated through the magnanimity of the human spirit and conscientious actions towards our planet. This is not just a dream but a vision that could transform the world into a more compassionate and environmentally responsible place. A world powered by points and credits is a world where kindness and responsibility become the norms, not the exceptions.
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