Using global warming as an example, the project would enable a person to investigate and view this issue in a number of different ways.
Primarily the project can be used either to investigate what it is or to (re-)form an opinion. Further, for those who are concerned, it becomes a resource to know how to become less of a part of the problem, or how to become part of the solution. If you have ideas at possibly helping the issue, or are good at solving issues, the project will help best assist in developing and deploying solutions and opportunity efforts.
The project helps to map out issues as the individual user would best understand it (based on their background, knowledge, way they work and think, etc.). So global warming would map out on a guaranteed one vote per person basis :
- those for global warming and their logic
- those against it, but not concerned, or think it's unavoidable/natural and why etc. (un-willing to make an effort for change)
- those against it, and willing to work further to reduce/eliminate the problem.
For those who want to work further, with the system they could "register" their contribution to the problem ("carbon positive" activities), and work with (information and suggestions from-) others (groups, individuals) on trying to find less harmful ways to achieve the luxury that you demand (and maybe then even get some extra luxury).... And as desired, then maybe even work further to become very carbon negative. This is my goal as will be outlined shortly.
And since the system is intended to integrate in daily life as much as possible, very little effort or extensive or detailed decision making is required, up to the limits and as desired by the user. So, at the same time, not only are different actions, purchases, and the like clearly guided in respect to being less of a problem or more of a solution on this issue, all other issues in your view, at least, will be considered and weighed as desired.
Even further, it is also possible to help others' view points if not conflicting with your views, goals, or desires, as is reasonable. So that a person does not have to know or become concerned with all issues, when it is possible to help with other issues where it does not conflict.
For those concerned about global warming, I'd suggest further seeing
carbonshredders
and maybe
changents
Please also check my personal comments and reviews of these sites at :
carbonshredders.org
and
changents.com
Further, the project and this website are intended for everyone to be informed by the community about the best tools for individuals to use in their personal situation in order to help with an issue with or without using other project capabilities.
Global warming is a perceived situation where the earth's atmosphere is becoming warming on average, and is leading to certain concequences as a result.
For more information, check
wikipedia
.
With the project, the community would be able to post the best description, and clearly indicate if it as a majority feels this is a critical issue, etc. Further, solutions can be developed and clearly indicated and how people can participate in the solutions.