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How to create a paradise on Earth, using one city as an example.
I'm writing this down so I don't forget. I'll add more if I see or remember anything else.
Ideology.
1. There is ideological indoctrination in schools, and it's quite serious. It primarily focuses on internationalization. The national idea is to be friends with everyone, to be interested in other cultures, and to take the best from them.
There's even a direction in foreign policy that reflects this. "This year, we will especially be friends with the Russians; we need to invite more specialists from Russia to work here and have more cultural exchange. Ballet, for example. What else do the Russians have?" In a couple of years, the same thing happens with Peru or Mexico.
A similar situation exists with religion.
2. The second national idea is to work, work, and work all your life.
I often see retired people working in simple jobs, such as cleaning floors or clearing dishes in a food court. However, they don't work from sunrise to sunset. There are some regulations for the elderly, such as working half a day or something similar.
3. The third national idea is that you need to exercise.
4. There is censorship of films, TV programs, and the media.
There is no profanity or violence in films and on television.
Local film studios are not allowed to film violent scenes (so they have to go abroad for that). Explicit scenes are also probably not allowed, but I'm not sure.
The internet doesn't seem to be censored. At least, I don't have any problems viewing websites. Although torrents are officially discouraged, i.e., officially frowned upon, but I haven't encountered any blocking of them.
5. Video surveillance.
It's practically everywhere in public places.
An elevator is considered a public place, although in older areas, cameras are only on the elevator landings, not inside the elevators themselves.
On the other hand, privacy is respected as much as possible. For example, the local sky train (public transport that runs approximately on the 3rd-6th floor of local high-rise buildings) darkens the windows if it passes through a residential area. Yes, so that passengers don't see what's happening in the windows of the houses :) When leaving the residential area, the windows automatically become transparent again.
Incentives.
1. To purchase the first apartment (but only the first!), a zero-interest loan is provided for 20-30 years.
2. Education is paid, but local residents receive such benefits from the state that education can be considered virtually free. For example: a foreigner pays 2500-3000 per month for studying at school, while a local resident pays 200-700.
3. There is no corruption (well, almost). Taxes are among the lowest in the world. However, the downside is that there is practically no social support, including no pensions. But there are pension savings, i.e., you can save from your salary for your personal pension.
4. However, there is some social support. But it seems to me that it is mainly provided by volunteers.
5. Accessibility of sports.
Wushu, yoga, Zumba, running, swimming, and other activities are strongly encouraged. Memberships are quite cheap, and there are swimming pools, gyms, and dance studios on every corner. Simple exercise equipment is available in almost every yard, as are children's sandboxes (free of charge, of course). For example, near my place, a shopping center offers free Zumba classes for everyone every Tuesday and free yoga classes every Thursday.
Discipline.
1. An excise tax on alcoholic beverages makes alcohol more expensive than in neighboring countries, by approximately 5-10 times. A can of beer costs from $5 instead of 50 cents.
2. After some unpleasant events five years ago, the sale and consumption of alcohol are prohibited after 10:30 PM. However, this does not apply to food courts, cafes, and restaurants. You can sit and drink there until closing time.
3. A similar situation exists with the excise tax on cigarettes.
4. The penalty for drugs is the death penalty, no questions asked. This applies to foreigners as well.
However, there is an additional rule for locals: they are not allowed to use drugs, even abroad. For this, they don't face the death penalty, but they can go to jail.
5. Gambling is allowed, and there are a couple of casinos in the city. But a local resident (unlike a foreigner) must pay $100 to enter. Just to enter the casino. A gambling tax
I'm writing this down so I don't forget. I'll add more if I see or remember anything else.
Ideology.
1. There is ideological indoctrination in schools, and it's quite serious. It primarily focuses on internationalization. The national idea is to be friends with everyone, to be interested in other cultures, and to take the best from them.
There's even a direction in foreign policy that reflects this. "This year, we will especially be friends with the Russians; we need to invite more specialists from Russia to work here and have more cultural exchange. Ballet, for example. What else do the Russians have?" In a couple of years, the same thing happens with Peru or Mexico.
A similar situation exists with religion.
2. The second national idea is to work, work, and work all your life.
I often see retired people working in simple jobs, such as cleaning floors or clearing dishes in a food court. However, they don't work from sunrise to sunset. There are some regulations for the elderly, such as working half a day or something similar.
3. The third national idea is that you need to exercise.
4. There is censorship of films, TV programs, and the media.
There is no profanity or violence in films and on television.
Local film studios are not allowed to film violent scenes (so they have to go abroad for that). Explicit scenes are also probably not allowed, but I'm not sure.
The internet doesn't seem to be censored. At least, I don't have any problems viewing websites. Although torrents are officially discouraged, i.e., officially frowned upon, but I haven't encountered any blocking of them.
5. Video surveillance.
It's practically everywhere in public places.
An elevator is considered a public place, although in older areas, cameras are only on the elevator landings, not inside the elevators themselves.
On the other hand, privacy is respected as much as possible. For example, the local sky train (public transport that runs approximately on the 3rd-6th floor of local high-rise buildings) darkens the windows if it passes through a residential area. Yes, so that passengers don't see what's happening in the windows of the houses :) When leaving the residential area, the windows automatically become transparent again.
Incentives.
1. To purchase the first apartment (but only the first!), a zero-interest loan is provided for 20-30 years.
2. Education is paid, but local residents receive such benefits from the state that education can be considered virtually free. For example: a foreigner pays 2500-3000 per month for studying at school, while a local resident pays 200-700.
3. There is no corruption (well, almost). Taxes are among the lowest in the world. However, the downside is that there is practically no social support, including no pensions. But there are pension savings, i.e., you can save from your salary for your personal pension.
4. However, there is some social support. But it seems to me that it is mainly provided by volunteers.
5. Accessibility of sports.
Wushu, yoga, Zumba, running, swimming, and other activities are strongly encouraged. Memberships are quite cheap, and there are swimming pools, gyms, and dance studios on every corner. Simple exercise equipment is available in almost every yard, as are children's sandboxes (free of charge, of course). For example, near my place, a shopping center offers free Zumba classes for everyone every Tuesday and free yoga classes every Thursday.
Discipline.
1. An excise tax on alcoholic beverages makes alcohol more expensive than in neighboring countries, by approximately 5-10 times. A can of beer costs from $5 instead of 50 cents.
2. After some unpleasant events five years ago, the sale and consumption of alcohol are prohibited after 10:30 PM. However, this does not apply to food courts, cafes, and restaurants. You can sit and drink there until closing time.
3. A similar situation exists with the excise tax on cigarettes.
4. The penalty for drugs is the death penalty, no questions asked. This applies to foreigners as well.
However, there is an additional rule for locals: they are not allowed to use drugs, even abroad. For this, they don't face the death penalty, but they can go to jail.
5. Gambling is allowed, and there are a couple of casinos in the city. But a local resident (unlike a foreigner) must pay $100 to enter. Just to enter the casino. A gambling tax
..разым двазым трызым рызым пята лата сигерь мата локом боком крюк за крюк из бульмы бульма урюк..
Знание некоторых закономерностей освобождает от изучения многих фактов.
Мечты сбываются рано или поздно, так или иначе.
Знание некоторых закономерностей освобождает от изучения многих фактов.
Мечты сбываются рано или поздно, так или иначе.