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As this page shows there are lots of things that should be worked on. Creating a better form of government is one of the first problems that we need to start addressing. There are also many other problems that we need to look at | As this page shows there are lots of things that should be worked on. Creating a better form of government is one of the first problems that we need to start addressing. There are also many other problems that we need to look at. | ||
The goal is to gradually create a society where people have the opportunity to make positive contributions to society, to help improve our conditions and solve our problems and be recognized or rewarded for their work. When people have a good ‘work’ history, they can then be trusted to play roles in new leadership systems that stress on accountability and transparency. | |||
Javul has to start small first and prove that it can work on small scale. Initiatives chosen impact a lot of people or can demonstrate that Javul’s model of operation can be successful. The following initiatives are planned and money will be donated for these to help encourage participation. | |||
==High-priority== | |||
There are two things that we need to start work on right away: | |||
* [[Government and Politics]] - this affects everything else | |||
** '''Voting App:''' Design an app to help people with voting decisions. Past performance is accessed for each candidate. Can be used globally. See [[Government_and_Politics#Performance_Review_System|here]] for more details on what this app could/would do. | |||
* ''''Report a Problem' app:''' It should always be easy for a service/product user to report a problem to the responsible parties. We want to create an app that makes it easy for anyone to report a problem. We can have a problem summary, GPS location (if permitted by the user) and the detail of the problem and any other necessary data fields. The report is sent to whoever is responsible for dealing with that problem. We want to keep track of the problem resolution rate (customer satisfaction) so we can monitor how effective the problem resolution is. This can help us monitor the people who are responsible for solving the problem. This app can apply to a wide variety of situations for example (1) Reporting a pothole to the city transportation department (2) Reporting a non-working toilet in an airport (3) Reporting a crime (4) Reporting a noise complaint. (5) Report a water leak (6) Reports of a more serious nature should also be possible but we can see about that later. The only thing that needs to be maintained is the routing of the problem report i.e. who the responsible person is for dealing with a particular problem. This app can also interface with 'Issues' for the Javul.org website functionality. All problems reported should be public however it should be possible to make exceptions. An API will be offered so other companies can integrate this with their products and websites. This app can have its own wiki page later. | |||
* [[Good Deeds app]] | |||
* [[Global Citizen Curriculum]] - adults are usually resistant to changing their points of view. We need to start with properly educating the next generation. | |||
==Other Initiatives== | ==Other Initiatives== | ||
Besides issues like better government, crime reduction and global citizen curriculum, Javul can try to work on these initiatives. Some of them are important while others can be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of Javul. Here are examples of some other issues we can work on: | Besides issues like better government, crime reduction and global citizen curriculum, Javul can try to work on these initiatives. Some of them are important while others can be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of Javul. Here are examples of some other issues we can work on: | ||
* [[Global Citizens Alliance]] - start creating a team of people all over the globe working together to create a new system of leadership (not sure if this will be useful but lets keep this idea here for now) | * [[Global Citizens Alliance]] - start creating a team of people all over the globe working together to create [[Government_and_Politics#Examining_Current_and_Proposed_Government_Systems|a new system of leadership]] (not sure if this will be useful but lets keep this idea here for now) | ||
* Explore the idea of creating a business owned and operated by its employees and users. Try to start some businesses like this to check feasibility. Create rules for businesses like this (Javul certified) | * Explore the idea of creating a business owned and operated by its employees and users. Try to start some businesses like this to check feasibility. Create rules for businesses like this (Javul certified) | ||
* | * Pick two existing open-source software projects and ask if a unit can be made for them on Javul. Options: Notepad++, Irfanview, Search Everything. | ||
* | * Pick an existing Android App and ask if a unit can be made for them (alarm clock). | ||
* | * Start unit for Javul Transport Service App, Javul certified. This can be used for multiple situations. Uber’s CEO has a net worth of $6.3 billion. Drivers do not want to use businesses that take 20-30% of their hard-earned money. If successful, this initiative will be a very good example of what people can do using Javul. The goal will be to show that it is possible to create a successful organization with these characteristics: (1) Complete commitment to customer satisfaction (both employees and users of the service are considered to be customers) (2) Let customers make high-level and low-level decisions for the company as a group so there is no need of high-paid executives and CEOs (3) Let employees retain the money that they earned using their own hard work. | ||
* Unit for creating an '''open-source Government'''. Discuss ideas on how to implement. Create implementation plan. Create a system that can work. Target small city mayors to see if anyone will be willing to test the new system. Start by creating objectives for having existing mayors use the system. Transition towards electing mayors who promise to abide by the system created by Javul. Create system where individuals can choose how their taxes are spent. | * Unit for creating an '''open-source Government'''. Discuss ideas on how to implement. Create implementation plan. Create a system that can work. Target small city mayors to see if anyone will be willing to test the new system. Start by creating objectives for having existing mayors use the system. Transition towards electing mayors who promise to abide by the system created by Javul. Create system where individuals can choose how their taxes are spent. | ||
* Unit for '''Global Health Care'''. Fixing issues in health care (see this [https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5y7pqs/eli5_why_does_the_us_struggles_to_have_a_proper/ reddit thread] for suggestions). Creating a new insurance company, system for reliable healthcare with a reliable feedback system. Identify issues to resolve or road blocks. Goal: Provide excellent healthcare at lowest costs | * Unit for '''Global Health Care'''. Fixing issues in health care (see this [https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/5y7pqs/eli5_why_does_the_us_struggles_to_have_a_proper/ reddit thread] for suggestions). Creating a new insurance company, system for reliable healthcare with a reliable feedback system. Identify issues to resolve or road blocks. Goal: Provide excellent healthcare at lowest costs. | ||
* Better '''Operating system''': Free Linux based operating system that is user friendly, addresses issues with other open-source OS's and gives people what they want. We can also look for an existing fully open-source OS and see if we can help improve that OS. We need to look for an OS that has no legal/ownership constraints of any kind | * Better '''Operating system''': Free Linux based operating system that is user friendly, addresses issues with other open-source OS's and gives people what they want. We can also look for an existing fully open-source OS and see if we can help improve that OS. We need to look for an OS that has no legal/ownership constraints of any kind | ||
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* '''Preventable causes of death and diseases''', such as | * '''Preventable causes of death and diseases''', such as | ||
** '''Safe Driving''': Driving is one thing that people do on a daily basis that can put other people’s lives at risk. We need to create a better legal and technological system that ensures people drive in the best way they can and not make mistakes that can be prevented (distracted driving and disobeying rules). Driver Training (common courtesy and safe driving). Create a database of good driving habits (specific situations). Create a training program; driving simulators. This is important, people’s lives are at stake. We know self-driving cars will take a while to become common and until then this is a good thing to do. This is also teaching people to have respect for the general public and be mindful of their own actions not just in driving but in other situations too. | |||
* '''Product Design/Specs''': | * '''Product Design/Specs''': | ||
** '''Smartphone Specs''': Create software and hardware specifications for a Javul-certified phone/tablet ROM. Phone manufacturers that use that ROM will get their names published. Maximum recommendation will go the manufacturer who does the best job of following the requirements not just for HW/SW but also other things such as transparency, working out product issues and bugs. | ** '''Smartphone Specs''': Create software and hardware specifications for a Javul-certified phone/tablet ROM. Phone manufacturers that use that ROM will get their names published. Maximum recommendation will go the manufacturer who does the best job of following the requirements not just for HW/SW but also other things such as transparency, working out product issues and bugs. | ||
** '''Headphones design''': Create design specifications and product requirements by doing an in-depth study of reviews of headphones on the net, identifying good and bad characteristics. Identify market segments to create different categories of headphones. Use Open-source design software. Coordinate with any manufacturing firm to create prototypes for testing for further improvement. Some example requirements: Light, comfortable, standardized/modular component design for easy repair, firmware-based customizable EQ with option buttons, battery-saving protocols for wireless headphones and many more. | ** '''Headphones design''': Create design specifications and product requirements by doing an in-depth study of reviews of headphones on the net, identifying good and bad characteristics. Identify market segments to create different categories of headphones. Use Open-source design software. Coordinate with any manufacturing firm to create prototypes for testing for further improvement. Some example requirements: Light, comfortable, standardized/modular component design for easy repair, firmware-based customizable EQ with option buttons, battery-saving protocols for wireless headphones and many more. | ||
** '''Product/Service Sale website''': Create one Product/Service buy/seller website which can work for a variety of things such as transportation, car repair, house hold jobs, buying/selling products. Service-based websites all involve a buyer and seller, and a service that is provided, type of service, feedback, appointment time, messaging, financial transactions. Certain types of services require certain data fields that are applicable for those services. Product-selling websites involve a seller/buy as well, feedback, product feedback, the ability to return a purchase etc. Currently service-based websites charge a lot of money e.g. 20% of the total earnings is taken from the provider | ** '''Product/Service Sale website''': Create one Product/Service buy/seller website which can work for a variety of things such as transportation, car repair, house hold jobs, buying/selling products. Service-based websites all involve a buyer and seller, and a service that is provided, type of service, feedback, appointment time, messaging, financial transactions. Certain types of services require certain data fields that are applicable for those services. Product-selling websites involve a seller/buy as well, feedback, product feedback, the ability to return a purchase etc. Currently service-based websites charge a lot of money e.g. 20% of the total earnings is taken from the provider. That is unfair, unwarranted and unjustified. Money needed to create the website and any IT services used for maintenance will be minimum and also it will be public knowledge. Any money needed can be financed by providers and sellers in a transparent, on-going as-needed basis. | ||
** '''Product Design (pilot)''': Pick a product for creation of a Unit on Javul. Gold certified product. Start with design, requirements. Make everything open-source (design, software). Contact any company to create the product. Options: Router, Phone, computer mouse. | ** '''Product Design (pilot)''': Pick a product for creation of a Unit on Javul. Gold certified product. Start with design, requirements. Make everything open-source (design, software). Contact any company to create the product. Options: Router, Phone, computer mouse. | ||
** Prepare rules/definitions for Javul certified products and services (fully open-source, owned by the public etc). If not, then a gold, silver etc cert. | ** Prepare rules/definitions for Javul certified products and services (fully open-source, owned by the public etc). If not, then a gold, silver etc cert. | ||
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** Search and Categorization improvement: Many online commerce websites do not have effective ways for people to search through the available products. If there are a large number of products for sale, categorization of the product has to be present in great detail so people can find a specific product. Due to the large number of products on some websites (App stores, amazon.com e.g.), the community can be asked to assist in the product categorization. People want to search products with specific features and characteristics which are unique to every product category. Our aim is to create a set of standards and methodologies that people develop and approve and companies can implement them. | ** Search and Categorization improvement: Many online commerce websites do not have effective ways for people to search through the available products. If there are a large number of products for sale, categorization of the product has to be present in great detail so people can find a specific product. Due to the large number of products on some websites (App stores, amazon.com e.g.), the community can be asked to assist in the product categorization. People want to search products with specific features and characteristics which are unique to every product category. Our aim is to create a set of standards and methodologies that people develop and approve and companies can implement them. | ||
**Certain websites are available where the general public can list items for sale. These websites lack many features. Detailed customization and search issues are present on these websites as well. Good selling practices should be enforced (accurate item description, preventing misuse and spam). Feedback and a seller/buyer history would be available. On some websites people have to keep posting ads to keep their ads on top. Our website would not need that. <br/>Javul aims to develop a new website which people can use for selling their items. | **Certain websites are available where the general public can list items for sale. These websites lack many features. Detailed customization and search issues are present on these websites as well. Good selling practices should be enforced (accurate item description, preventing misuse and spam). Feedback and a seller/buyer history would be available. On some websites people have to keep posting ads to keep their ads on top. Our website would not need that. <br/>Javul aims to develop a new website which people can use for selling their items. | ||
** '''Fake Reviews''': Solve this problem: 100 different types of lithium-ion based car battery jump starters on Amazon, with lots of 5-star obviously fake reviews that have been generated in off-shore fake review farms | ** '''Fake Reviews''': Solve this problem: 100 different types of lithium-ion based car battery jump starters on Amazon, with lots of 5-star obviously fake reviews that have been generated in off-shore fake review farms. People just want one working product. That is all they want. They want reviews that can be trusted. Create a set of standards for a product, assign a single company to make them, monitor the quality for compliance, and generate authentic reviews. Solve the Issue of Fake Review farms. Here is an example of [https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/8fnzsc/fake_fivestar_reviews_being_bought_and_sold/dy5nhb2/?context=3 how a genuine owner of a free product suffered] due to bad reviews from a competing company. There are a number of possible solutions. | ||
* '''[[Good Deeds app]]''': Manage the execution and rewards-processing for tasks that people and organizations do which benefit others. | |||
* '''Unity Book''': Hotels and dorm rooms all over the world often have religious books donated by organizations. Create book that contains unifying and good teachings/quotes from all schools of thought (religious and irreligious), include quotes from philosophers/humanists or other people also. Goal is to be able to donate these books for free. | * '''Unity Book''': Hotels and dorm rooms all over the world often have religious books donated by organizations. Create book that contains unifying and good teachings/quotes from all schools of thought (religious and irreligious), include quotes from philosophers/humanists or other people also. Goal is to be able to donate these books for free. | ||
* Identify other websites which provide utility but can be made better than current websites and provide a lot of features without nickle and dimming consumers e.g. Dating websites. | * Identify other websites which provide utility but can be made better than current websites and provide a lot of features without nickle and dimming consumers e.g. Dating websites. | ||
* Create '''Universal checkout''', order processing and payment processing systems so people don’t have to enter checkout information for every website. | * Create '''Universal checkout''', order processing and payment processing systems so people don’t have to enter checkout information for every website. | ||
* Create a '''Crowd-sourced scholarship program''' for students who have shown exceptional and positive contributions to society. | * Create a '''Crowd-sourced scholarship program''' for students who have shown exceptional and positive contributions to society. It could just be a single $500/year scholarship. | ||
* Create | * Create '''guidelines, standards, systems for publicly funded projects and initiatives''' for example, if we’re asking for money, ‘funds needed’ at the moment should be easily visible right next to the donation button. Funding state (green, yellow, red), hours worked by volunteers and their compensation status. Funds info (donated, needed) should be available for both periodic and lifetime. The goal is to make it easy for donators to know the status of the project e.g. if the Periodic donation meter is 10% and the donation status is Red, a potential donor is more motivated to create an impact on that meter. Also show e.g. that $5/month will create an impact of 10% so we know how easy or hard it is to make a change. Further study Publicly funded projects and how to have optimal fund flow. Also create a system where donators are provided benefits to increase motivations to donate. | ||
* | * Open-source '''language learning software''', where it’s easy for any native speakers to contribute and also participate in a marketplace. Design how the product will work for both learners and contributors. | ||
* '''Online Debating Tool | * '''Online Debating Tool''': People often disagree strongly on certain topics. This divides and often harms society. Usually one side is correct with facts, research and rational thought on their side and while they may not be completely correct, they’re still more or less correct overall. The other side is very persistent and sometimes it holds society back from progress. We need to create a system that helps both sides/groups but we know that the right side always wins eventually. It may take a long time for opinions to change e.g. generations. The goal is help the right side win faster e.g. by creating online tools to compile, present, maintain their data, to present in a clear way the arguments that have been dealt with before, perhaps an online debating tools that is maintained by the group and efforts to educated the masses. Other Tools such as Objectives and Tasks are already provided to each Unit to assist with future projects that can further their goals. Every group will have their own tools so both groups can work on their own without interruption from the other group. Examine this issue deeply and see what tools can be created. There are many examples of polarizing topics in society. Maybe make these additional tools to be part of existing tools available for all Units (e.g. wiki, chat, forum ...) | ||
* App for '''Food Menus with pictures'''. Its 2018. I should not be expected to spend money on food and not know what it looks like. We need pictures of the item, price and reviews - all in a single app that can be used in all restaurants. Community driven so people submit all the information which is flagged for issues if needed and people receive rewards for contributions (e.g. 10% discount on the next meal in that restaurant after a number of contribution points). | * App for '''Food Menus with pictures'''. Its 2018. I should not be expected to spend money on food and not know what it looks like. We need pictures of the item, price and reviews - all in a single app that can be used in all restaurants. Community driven so people submit all the information which is flagged for issues if needed and people receive rewards for contributions (e.g. 10% discount on the next meal in that restaurant after a number of contribution points). | ||
* '''House Swap:''' The aim would be to enable a housing system that allows people to swap their houses so they can live closer to work and not commute so much. Again, software would be involved and a new model of home ownership would have to be created. House Swap will also cause a reduction of traffic on the roads. | * '''House Swap:''' The aim would be to enable a housing system that allows people to swap their houses so they can live closer to work and not commute so much. Again, software would be involved and a new model of home ownership would have to be created. House Swap will also cause a reduction of traffic on the roads. | ||
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* '''Basic Phone Apps:''' Javul will attempt to develop a few phone apps that are regularly used by people. This will demonstrate how successful the Javul business model can be. Anything can be made such as an alarm clock app or a messaging app. The source code of the app will be public and anyone will be able to contribute to its development. The app will have its own Unit on Javul so issues and tasks will be managed using the task management system. This same app will also help develop a standard for alarm clock apps i.e. what are the key features of such an app and how to test it. This standard can be used by anyone else to improve their own phone apps. | * '''Basic Phone Apps:''' Javul will attempt to develop a few phone apps that are regularly used by people. This will demonstrate how successful the Javul business model can be. Anything can be made such as an alarm clock app or a messaging app. The source code of the app will be public and anyone will be able to contribute to its development. The app will have its own Unit on Javul so issues and tasks will be managed using the task management system. This same app will also help develop a standard for alarm clock apps i.e. what are the key features of such an app and how to test it. This standard can be used by anyone else to improve their own phone apps. | ||
* Environment: | * Environment: | ||
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** '''Vehicular Traffic Reduction''': Reduction of traffic on the road has multiple benefits like, reducing safety risk for humans and reduction of pollution. Self-driving cars are being developed and self-driving delivery vehicles could be involved too. A lot of fuel, time and energy is spent by people driving from and to a location, just to transport a certain item. That item could be food, other items bought in a shop, another human being (in which case this becomes Ride sharing) or any other item that needs to be delivered from one place to another. An 'Optimized Transport Service' could help a lot. Software/website and partnerships between existing item source providers could be created. For example food producers can participate. The aim would be to provide a system that can be used internationally. A few food transport services exist but they are not popular. Software would coordinate delivery orders and driving routes. <br/> High-quality ride sharing software should be created that makes it easy for people to drive to places together. All of this gives us the two benefits mentioned (reducing safety risk to humans and reducing pollution). Some existing ‘taxi’ companies exist that have become popular recently but the driver who does most of the work has to give a significant portion of their earnings. Javul’s transport company on the other hand will have a transparent financial system with no rich executives or CEOs. | ** '''Vehicular Traffic Reduction''': Reduction of traffic on the road has multiple benefits like, reducing safety risk for humans and reduction of pollution. Self-driving cars are being developed and self-driving delivery vehicles could be involved too. A lot of fuel, time and energy is spent by people driving from and to a location, just to transport a certain item. That item could be food, other items bought in a shop, another human being (in which case this becomes Ride sharing) or any other item that needs to be delivered from one place to another. An 'Optimized Transport Service' could help a lot. Software/website and partnerships between existing item source providers could be created. For example food producers can participate. The aim would be to provide a system that can be used internationally. A few food transport services exist but they are not popular. Software would coordinate delivery orders and driving routes. <br/> High-quality ride sharing software should be created that makes it easy for people to drive to places together. All of this gives us the two benefits mentioned (reducing safety risk to humans and reducing pollution). Some existing ‘taxi’ companies exist that have become popular recently but the driver who does most of the work has to give a significant portion of their earnings. Javul’s transport company on the other hand will have a transparent financial system with no rich executives or CEOs. | ||
** '''Sustainability of Earth’s resources:''' This also needs to be looked at. Currently everyone is just using the Earth’s resources as if there is an unlimited supply. This has to work together with the recycling issue. | ** '''Sustainability of Earth’s resources:''' This also needs to be looked at. Currently everyone is just using the Earth’s resources as if there is an unlimited supply. This has to work together with the recycling issue. | ||
* '''Fake Caller IDs''': Scammers and people who harass others often fake their caller IDs. We need a way to track caller ID's and punish people who misuse this feature. | * '''Fake Caller IDs''': Scammers and people who harass others often fake their caller IDs. We need a way to track caller ID's and punish people who misuse this feature. | ||
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* '''Better enforcement of Noise Violations''': We need solutions for people who cause noise violations such as playing loud music or riding on vehicles that have had their exhausts intentionally modified to be more loud. Noise violations need to include all sources of noise that a certain person is responsible for. | * '''Better enforcement of Noise Violations''': We need solutions for people who cause noise violations such as playing loud music or riding on vehicles that have had their exhausts intentionally modified to be more loud. Noise violations need to include all sources of noise that a certain person is responsible for. | ||
* Healthcare: | * Healthcare: | ||
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* '''Other Products''': Create units for Windows 10 and Youtube where people can discuss issues and suggest solutions | * '''Other Products''': Create units for Windows 10 and Youtube where people can discuss issues and suggest solutions | ||
==Conclusion== | ==Conclusion== | ||
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* Compensation (financial or other benefits) | * Compensation (financial or other benefits) | ||
* Feedback should be available for judging quality and reliability of work | * Feedback should be available for judging quality and reliability of work | ||
* Uniquely designed software/websites for every situation. The [[ | * Uniquely designed software/websites for every situation. The [[Javul Information Technology Group]] can help. | ||
All of the above are [[Website Functionality|planned functionalities]] that the Javul.org website aims to provide. The websites and software developed for any of these initiatives will be open-source and there will be full transparency for all operations and financial transactions. There will be no highly-paid executives or CEO’s amassing wealth at the cost of the efforts of people who perform the core work. The initiatives will effectively be owned by the people and the main aim will be end-user/customer satisfaction. Decisions can be | All of the above are [[Website Functionality|planned functionalities]] that the Javul.org website aims to provide. The websites and software developed for any of these initiatives will be open-source and there will be full transparency for all operations and financial transactions. There will be no highly-paid executives or CEO’s amassing wealth at the cost of the efforts of people who perform the core work. The initiatives will effectively be owned by the people and the main aim will be end-user/customer satisfaction. Decisions can be |