A System Dynamics Approach to Modelling an Economy Based on Actions of Kindness

Abstract

In this paper we explore the possibility of an economy based on actions of kindness with the aid of system dynamics and systems modelling. We describe what we consider the most relevant elements of such a system of relationships that allows for the exploration of such an economic paradigm to be manifested and sustainable for small, medium and large populations of human-inter-associations. We consider human interaction based on such a currency of exchange (actions of kindness) to be another complementary part, together with our previous work on inner peace and social harmony, toward the manifestation of the ancient dream of planetary peace and the Peace Propagation Process. We also introduce the reader to a set of terms (soft and hard variables) that are fundamental parts associated with the system’s driving forces, which allow the reader to deepen his or her understanding of the synergistic effects of the human spirit (spiritual values) and its interaction with physical intentional actions based on the creation of individual and collective knowledge and meaning that underlie any successful endeavour of community, together with a long term vision towards a better and more harmonious planetary arrangement.