Let's say you get to build a new planet.
Did you know that was a common thought experiment in other centuries?
When most people learned how big the universe was, they assumed it was full of life, or that other planets were waiting for Earthly overflow.
So join your ancestors in the game!
You get to build yourself a planet to live on.
Now I'm assuming it'll be known for peace, after life on this stinker... ๐ค
But what's the *second* best thing your world will be known for? ๐
Oooh! Some might argue that those are preconditions to peace, but I agree that you can't risk a monkey's paw scenario, where your world has "peace" but only at some terrible, twisted cost. ๐๐ป Love that you've covered your bases. I'd visit for sure!
@MLClark thank you ๐
@MLClark The best art, writing, music, artisanship, and food in the known galaxy. It will be a world of artisans.
Because somebody's gotta do it.
Bacchanal-Ian, they'll call it! ๐ฅณ Where the good times and great art always flow!
@MLClark I'm not calling it that. My world, I get to name it.
Planet McPlanetface
๐ Nah, nah, if it's filled with writers it needs something more like
Planet McPlanetface FINAL Version (1) (1) Agent_3rdEDIT COMPLETE_2
Welcome to Planet Working Title!
Universal prize for the โInstitute for Humanities and Scienceโ. A place of study where these two are NOT separated, but flourish by supporting each other.
And training base for the โEnvironmental Rescue Service.โ
Oh, I love that your planet celebrates the spirit of continuing education and growth in service. No resting on past laurels there!
Well. Lets see.
Learning and Service....
Anything else we humans should be doing ?
beauty, natural and humanly produced. everything a joy to behold.
Every moment a gift to witness. ๐๐ป๐ Perfect.
@MLClark *Everyone* is sexy AF and understands the concept of enthusiastic consent.
Heck YES! ๐ฅณ
Planet THIRST!
@elmaxx @MLClark @stueytheround
Sounds a bit like Risa to me. ๐น #StarTrek
@MLClark Lol, I hate when that happens!!! Happened to Archer when he wanted to get some light reading done as well. #Enterprise @elmaxx @stueytheround
THIS IS THE WAY. ๐คฃ
@MLClark Most things are the same, I like it here! But people's frontal lobes develop faster so there's less angst and problematic decision making among young people, and eyesight is no longer a differentiatorโwith the exception of mutations, everyone's eyesight stays 20/10 for all their lives. Oh and we can see a little more into the energy spectrum, so our vision includes "chords" of light and our night vision is much better. That's it! Carry on, Planet Kurtopia!
Holy heck, a world with faster-developing frontal lobes and better visibility? You'd cut down on most accidents and hot-blooded trauma in a heartbeat. Now that's some splendid Kurtopian thinking! ๐๐ป
@MLClark Sadly, my changes would probably "improve" our predatory natures
@AskTheDevil @MLClark Agreed! Haha, for example, student debt would be a much smaller problem if people could make that decision when their brains were at full speed.
@MLClark An adequate number of women's restrooms.
๐คฃ Someone is *definitely* thinking about their interplanetary Yelp reviews.
@MLClark Well, I did work at a tourist trap for ten years ...
https://www.yelp.com/biz/kennedy-space-center-visitor-complex-merritt-island
Reminds me of an SF story. :)
Man shoveling manure grumbles. "This isn't where I belong."
Time portal opens. Time inspector pops out. "Multiverse preserve us, you're right! Quickly now, come with me, back to your real dimension."
The man is relieved. He always knew!
They pop off to a fantasy realm. Castle in the distance. Magical creatures a-twitter.
The time inspector hands him a shovel.
"There now, much better."
And he leaves the man to his new home, still shoveling shit.
@MLClark A similar gag was used in this comic strip that was published around the time "Tomorrowland" premiered in theatres.
@MLClark Second best thing: Freedom of form.
Oh, I would try on *so* many new forms. ๐
Art. Everywhere. Accessible to anyone and no โmuseumsโ. The world not just decorated by it but built from it. @MLClark
Respect for the natural resources of the planet need to be taught from a young age. No clear-cutting or burning of forests. No polluting the water, air, soil. If a damn must be built, it must not damage the ecosystem or cause people to lose their homes. Learn how to grow oneโs own food so as to learn how to listen to the planet.
@MLClark security. Basic needs met, food, clothes, shelter, medical care.