The Humanistic Structure of Society: Two Key Steps

The current job creation policies aimed at addressing unemployment might seem outdated in the face of rapid technological advancements, such as automation and artificial intelligence.

As more jobs are automated, unemployment grows, and the traditional approach to job creation becomes increasingly ineffective. This raises the question: Are governments' responses to unemployment based on outdated thinking?

The exponential growth of automation and AI is making traditional job creation policies seem primitive. They fail to address the deeper issue of widespread job displacement caused by technological progress.

The Need for Universal Welfare

Before addressing a future state where automation and technology are the dominant forces in unemployment, we must consider the current state. Right now, people may face unemployment temporarily due to illness, job changes, or simply because not enough jobs are available. What happens to them? Should they be abandoned to the streets, as seen in capitalist societies of the past?

Progressive societies have shown that universal welfare is essential. Countries like the Nordic states provide generous support to everyone, ensuring that no one is left behind. The key reason for people left behind is the growing concentration of wealth in the hands of a small number of people, while the majority struggles. There have been an urgent need to redistribute wealth more fairly. Both the outdated job creation policies and exorbitant inequality can be fixed through two steps:

The First Step: Social Democracy

The first step in addressing these issues is through "Social Democracy." This model, also known as "human capitalism" or "modern capitalism," focuses on redistributing wealth through fair taxes. Taxes are levied progressively, meaning those with higher incomes contribute more, helping to support those in need, whether individuals or businesses.

By redistributing wealth, we can achieve a more equitable society. The wealthy, who benefit from society’s demand for their goods and services, should also contribute back, which in turn strengthens the economy by creating a stable market with great capacity for consumption. This feedback loop helps balance the wealth in society and ensures a "practical equality" for all.

Moreover, taxes contribute to public insurance funds that protect everyone, particularly during times of financial hardship, illness, or unemployment.

The Second Step: Democratic Worker Cooperatives

The second step is the creation of "democratic worker cooperatives." This model focuses on shifting the ownership of production away from large capitalists and towards the workers themselves. Instead of a few wealthy individuals owning the means of production, workers and everyday people would have a stake in the businesses where they work.

To achieve this, the government could either create new profitable cooperatives or convert existing businesses into cooperatives.

The government could fund this through affordable loans, making it easier for workers to buy shares in these cooperatives. In this system, employees would receive wages agreed upon by unions, and they would also share in the profits of the business.

The Result: A More Prosperous Society

By following these two steps, society would become more prosperous, with wealth circulating more evenly. The economy would thrive, and poverty could be eliminated. A society where both the government and citizens contribute to economic growth would be more stable and self-sufficient.

This new economic system would protect against the influence of concentrated wealth, ensuring a more balanced and fair society.

Human values would take precedence over the dominance of money, leading to a society where people have more security, and social issues like family struggles and overpopulation become less intense.

It's important to recognize that human value is not defined by suffering. When people's basic needs—such as health, housing, and livelihood—are met, they can think and act more clearly. Suffering is not inherently valuable, and thinking critically about such issues is a mark of true human nobility.

Ultimately, the goal is for people to rise above the trap of mental suffering and populism, becoming individuals who transcend primitive limitations—to get Übermensch.

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