What Questions Will Lead Us to a Voluntary and Thriving Civilization?

If government, the current expression of the myth of authority, is the source of most of our problems today (as we laid out in THRIVE) … If Principles, not Politics, are the way out (as we described in THRIVE II) … then what questions should we be asking that could help us to better understand our predicament and how to achieve a society without authoritarian rule?

Here are some suggestions:

1. When, if ever, is it OK for someone to coerce or violate someone else — except in authentic self-defense?
2. Can the initiation of force ever be a sustainable basis for a peaceful society?
3. Who do you think should rule?
   1. An individual?
   2. A small group?
   3. The majority?
   4. Everyone should rule his or herself, as long as they don’t violate the person or property of any other.
4. Where in your life do you want to be ruled by others?
5. Would you want a truly free society — if it also allowed us to be more secure, happy and prosperous?
6. What do you think would be the best basis for a Universal Morality — applicable everywhere on Earth and throughout time and space?
7. What would a truly free society look like?
8. Since we won’t be there immediately, how can we effectively transition to a free and prosperous society and best care for those most in need along the way?

I would love to hear your answers to any of these as well as your own suggested questions in the comments below.