You believe in the creation of a society where cooperation, equality, and communal living replace competition and individualism, leading to improved living conditions for all.
Owenism is a socio-economic philosophy that emerged in the early 19th century, named after Robert Owen, a Welsh textile manufacturer, philanthropic social reformer, and one of the founders of utopian socialism and the cooperative movement. Owen's philosophy was a critique of the industrial capitalism of his time, which he believed led to social inequality and injustice.
Owenism is based on the belief that human character is formed by the environment in which individuals live and work. Therefore, by creating the right conditions, society could shape individuals into cooperative,…
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@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What might be the social and ethical implications of replacing competitive exams with collaborative projects in schools?
@9JDG3QQProgressive1yr1Y
It would be better and there will be a higher rate of hardworking students and more socialism in class
@9JFY8T5Libertarian1yr1Y
Tale as old as time. One or two kids will ending up doing all the work. Exams should only be a competition against yourself.
@9L5N8X21yr1Y
That may be true early on, but group projects being the norm will disincentivize the behavior over time. Nobody likes a freeloader who chooses to be that way.
@9JFY227Republican1yr1Y
Rather than having standard tests, having students work together would teach better social skills and show students that more minds working together can achieve greater things. It can also show students where their weaknesses and strengths lie and what kind of person they can work well with.
This will allow kids to see the benefit in working hard as well as getting more practice in working with others.
Maybe it will be better for the students to do projects but at the same time i think the exams are necessary
Exams show you what you have learned and the projects allow you to build your understanding of the subject.
@9JF9XTW1yr1Y
Collaborative work means one student does not have control of their results which can be unfair to high achieving students.
@9JDFWGK1yr1Y
Students will be more inclined to help eachother. When they see different ways and methods of learning and figuring out problems it can expand their skills.
@9JF22K71yr1Y
I thinl exams are not the way to judge a students "grade" because not everyone is a good test taker and there needs to be other options
@9JDH84QRepublican1yr1Y
More will get done and it will be more useful to people rather than being to much to take in
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would you feel about a job where your performance was evaluated on teamwork rather than individual accomplishment?
@9KC2GQBIndependence1yr1Y
No one else's hard work should reward someone else. And nobody's slacking should take down another person. I would not like this job.
@9KC2GTM1yr1Y
This does not work although teamwork is important, no one should be judged by it as there are always slackers
Wouldn't like it all because it only takes on person to ruin it for everyone else. So, if the job is done well but an individual or certain individuals, everyone will be receiving credit when they don't deserve it or if one person messes up it is a reflect on the whole group.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
In what ways do you cooperate with others to achieve common goals, and how does that make you feel?
@9HK8XHR2yrs2Y
I think that it's pretty important to cooperate with others to achieve common goals.
@9HK8WS62yrs2Y
I would say that it is important to cooperate and help others achieve their goals, and it makes me feel grateful and proud.
@9HK98JBRepublican2yrs2Y
As a member of a republic, it is vital for the will of the people to be represented. While I personally take leadership in many of my roles at school when I can, it comes from a place of servant leadership and co-operation, which, while similar in a way to the Owenism ideas, doesn't mean I fully reflect the idea of breaking with Lazzire-Faire.
@9HK8T6L2yrs2Y
I think owenism is stupid goverment shouldnt control us
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What role do you think education plays in shaping a cooperative and harmonious society?
Yes because human characteristic are highly influenced by the environment a person is in.
@9HNF95S2yrs2Y
Foster empathy and understanding education can help individuals appreciate diverse perspectives, cultures, and also experiences, promoting harmony.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What potential conflicts do you think might arise in a society based on complete transparency and sharing?
@9HXY6YQ1yr1Y
There is no such thing as complete transparency and sharing. There is always going to be a group or individuals that are able to get around the system and steal from others.
@9HXY9CMIndependent1yr1Y
I think that it could lead to more disagreements, because people will always disagree even if they are honest with each other.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How does working on a team project change your attitude compared to working on an individual assignment?
@9L5H9DB1yr1Y
It takes more time to socialize with your members and you have to communicate and each participate ans there are some people that don't do any work and it becomes frustrated compared to individually and you can get it done quickly while trusting your work.
@9L5GXSH1yr1Y
Team projects are superior because they are collaborative.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would your definition of success alter if your society valued collective achievements more than individual ones?
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If your community embraced complete equality, what individual talents or hobbies might you contribute?
@9K8PNDB1yr1Y
I don't know it kind of doesn't seem like my problem
@9K8QLWK1yr1Y
I might contribute my talents in language and communication to facilitate effective dialogue and understanding. Additionally, my passion for teaching and knowledge sharing could be channeled to empower others through education, promoting a sense of equality through the dissemination of information and skills.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What changes would you expect in social media interactions if the platforms encouraged collaboration over individual expression?
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Describe a time when a group's encouragement helped you achieve something you might not have managed alone.
@9KL5Q231yr1Y
When I didn't make a team I wanted for soccer, my family helped me to reach my goal which wouldn't have been met without their help and encouragement.
Again no time that I can remember that attributes to the situation or question at hand right now sorry.
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@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How do you think relationships would change if mutual support was the societal norm instead of self-reliance?
@9KC25C81yr1Y
there would be more group cooperation and help to one another rather than avoiding strangers and sticking to yourself.
@9KC24LP1yr1Y
This question is irrelevant and impractical as it would require a complete societal switch in order to change the societal norm to mutual support. The US is an individualistic society, but this is suggesting that it becomes a collectivist society.
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What are the pros and cons of living in a society where goods are shared equally?
@9HJZZ6X2yrs2Y
Pros- healthier communities and individuals, greater and more evenly distributed access of goods, services, opportunities, and happiness
Cons- not all members of a society need or contribute the “same” or equivalents, today we’d update this to equitable . Also takes a lot of change, which humans struggle with
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Would you feel more or less secure knowing that your well-being was tied to that of your community members?
@9HVGBDJ2yrs2Y
I would be less secure because I should have control on my own.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
If schools were run by Owen's principles, how would that change the roles of teachers and students in the learning process?
@9HVFPHN2yrs2Y
I think there would be more freedom of say by the students in what goes on in schools.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What personal strengths do you think would become more valuable in a community focused on equality and shared labor?
@9J4TZYJ1yr1Y
The personal strengths that would be most shared would be that everyone would recieve an equal share of benefits of their labor. Having the insentive to work leads people to work harder.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
In an equal community, what kinds of new roles or jobs can you imagine would become essential?
@9K9Q72K1yr1Y
There would basically have to be the same jobs as there is now in this world, I believe that nothing changes
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Can you describe a personal experience where cooperation led to a creative solution?
@9KTYXGK1yr1Y
I don't know much about it, but I've read it's a socialist philosophy and so I don't like, I prefer how capitalist we are.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How might principles of communal well-being be incorporated into urban planning and housing developments?
@9K9PL4C1yr1Y
They may be incorporated by having more houses and buildings built and would want more of a city to start building.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would you react if all the students in a class received the same grade based on collective effort?
@9KYTVHD1yr1Y
I wouldn't be mad at it if the grade is good, but if I put in a bunch of effort and get low grades because nobody else tried hard enough I'd be very mad.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What would your ideal classroom environment look like if it completely removed elements of competition?
@9KT8FSV1yr1Y
A place where I could talk and communicate with my friends and piers where I may have access to all the information I would need instead of being forced to work in tight rows where the information is slowly given to you wasting time and energy on unimportant or already known topics leading to slowed educational growth.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If your family adopted more cooperative living practices, what immediate changes do you imagine would take place?
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If you were to volunteer for a cause, which communal values would you hope to promote through your actions?
@9JFQZBV 1yr1Y
God's love and the brotherhood of mankind. I believe in the goodness of each person and I have faith that we are all able to overcome our impulses. I adhere myself to the core values of free will, free though and the free practice of religion. I adhere myself to the self discovery of personality and also to the mutual love and respect for each other.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you convince others of the benefits of a society based on Owenism principles?
@9HK842K2yrs2Y
Owenism resembles a cult and should not be followed as it creates more problems.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What aspects of your personal identity do you think would be most influenced by living in a cooperative society?
@9JDZW6L1yr1Y
I think living in a more cooperative society would help future generations to be more generous and compassionate. I think it would teach many to be less selfish.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How could a day without any sort of competition look like, and would you find it relaxing or unsettling?
@9L5ZX6V1yr1Y
I think I would find some parts of it relaxing and other parts unsettling.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Have you ever faced a situation where compromise led to a better outcome for the group, and how did it feel?
@9JCGC591yr1Y
Compromise is how we grow it's not always what's best for the individual sometimes the needs of many outweigh the needs of the few
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How might the shift to a cooperate-based society affect our relationship with nature and the environment?
@9HRJBBC2yrs2Y
It has the potential to ruin the environment for profit but also change it in a sustainable way.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What comes to mind when you think of a fair distribution of chores at home or tasks in a group project?
@9KCHK7T1yr1Y
I believe that when it comes to splitting up chores or work in a group project, it should be split evenly between the tasks and the people, especially when looking at the group of people you're working with to accomplish the task at hand.
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@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What aspects of your lifestyle do you think you’d have to change to fit into a cooperative living community?
@9KPMQ83Republican1yr1Y
just how i try to fit im with one another and ,y peers
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