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@ISIDEWITHAnswersPolitical Ideology1yr ago

Distributism

You believe in promoting widespread ownership of property and businesses to create a more equitable and sustainable economic system.

Distributism is a socio-economic philosophy that advocates for a wide distribution of property and wealth within a society. It emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and the decentralization of power. The ideology is rooted in the belief that the health of an economy should be judged not by the wealth it produces, but by how that wealth is distributed among its people. It proposes that the most equitable and just economic system is one where property and business ownership are spread as widely as possible, rather than being concentrated in the hands of a few.

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

If wealth was spread out more evenly, how would that change your expectations for your future?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Can you see any downsides to widely distributing property and businesses in a society?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

In your opinion, would widespread ownership create a more or less competitive economic environment? Why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

Imagine if your community had more parks and shared spaces; how do you think this would influence daily life for you and your peers?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

If everyone's well-being was tied to the community's wealth, would this motivate you to contribute more to your surroundings?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

How do you think a society built on the principle of ownership for all would handle the challenges of poverty and homelessness?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

Would you feel more secure in a society where your employment also meant partial business ownership?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

Can you picture the impact on the arts and culture sector if creators had greater ownership over their platforms?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

How would you personally contribute to a community where every member has a role in the local economy?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Envision a marketplace dominated by artisans and family-run businesses; would this make shopping more meaningful to you?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

If financial success was measured by communal well-being, how might this shift your personal achievements?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Would you be willing to trade the convenience of big-box stores for the benefits of local markets and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Consider living in a place where imported products are rare; would this make you feel more connected to your locality?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Imagine a scenario where tech innovation is led by user-owned cooperatives; how might this change the tech world for you?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

How much do you think the concepts of fair pay and workers' rights would be prioritized in a distributist system?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would you feel if your community embraced distributism, where every person had a stake in local businesses?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Would you prefer living in a world where most companies are small and locally owned, rather than large and global?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How might the principle of distributism affect innovation and economic growth from your perspective?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

How could a focus on spreading wealth change your daily interactions within your neighborhood?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

How might having direct control over the place you work forge a stronger connection to your job?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

What would be your biggest hope or fear if your town's economy was based on shared ownership?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

Would you feel more responsible for local environmental issues if everyone had an ownership stake in the community?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

If students were partial owners of their schools, what's the first change you'd like to see implemented?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

If a friend's family ran the local grocery store, would your loyalty to shop there increase, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

How do you think your aspirations would change in a community where cooperative living and working is the norm?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

Do you think that a society emphasizing shared wealth would place more value on education and training?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

If your local community's prosperity depended on the success of cooperatives, how might this influence your career choices?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

Could the rise of local self-sufficiency make you more inclined to learn practical skills, like gardening or crafting?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

How would the spirit of entrepreneurship change if starting a business meant building a community asset?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

How do you think the values of a society with widespread small-scale ownership would reflect in its culture and arts?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

Would you be more likely to volunteer locally if you felt a shared ownership in your community's success?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

If social status were less connected to wealth and more to community contribution, how would your goals change?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

How might a society that emphasizes worker and community ownership change your perspective on the value of labor?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…10mos10MO

Would the film and music industries be different if they were primarily made up of small, locally owned companies?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How do you think your sense of community might change if everyone had a stake in local businesses and properties?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

If you had the choice, would you rather start your own small business or work for a large corporation, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Imagine going to a school where each student has a say in its operations; how do you think this would affect your education experience?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would you feel about living in a society where your success wasn't measured by wealth, but by your contribution to the community?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

How might younger generations approaching the workforce shape a community-driven economy?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

How might embracing a culture of 'everyone an owner' change your approach to learning and education?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

In an economy where wealth is shared, what personal goals would become more important to you?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

How could direct ownership in local businesses influence your choices as a consumer?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

Do you think students should learn about cooperative ownership models in school, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

How might the shift toward shared ownership impact the way communities address mental health and wellness?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

Imagine entertainment and media were predominantly produced by local, community-owned companies; how do you think content would change?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

What is one action you would take if you knew it could directly improve the financial wellbeing of your entire community?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

How would the celebration of personal milestones differ in a society that values community contribution over individual wealth?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

Do you think a widespread sense of ownership could lead to greater innovation at the local level, and if so, how?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

How might the concept of shared ownership over large corporate entities reshuffle your understanding of consumer power?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

What might a typical day look like in a world where everyone had a say in their workplace's future?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

If your city's economy was built on cooperation, not competition, what new roles do you envision emerging?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

As a potential future owner in the economy, what industry would you most like to revolutionize, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

If everyone owned part of the economy, do you think this would make people more responsible with their consumption and resources?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How would knowing your local business owners change the way you shop and spend money?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

If everyone had a piece of the economic pie, how do you think this would change societal attitudes towards work and well-being?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How might the support for local businesses over multinational corporations reshape our community values and everyday choices?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

Would you consider a closer, more personal involvement in the economy if it meant influencing both local and broader economic landscapes?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How might sharing the ownership of businesses and land with your neighbors transform your sense of community and personal responsibility?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

If decisions about local resources were made by those who live there, how would this change your engagement with your community?

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