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Introduction

History of the scarcity paradigmHistory of the scarcity paradigm The inevitable results of the scarcity paradigmThe inevitable results of the scarcity paradigm An innovation – the abundance paradigmAn innovation – the abundance paradigm The possible results of the abundance paradigmThe possible results of the abundance paradigm The abundance paradigm and Business IntelligenceThe abundance paradigm and Business Intelligence SummarySummary


History of Scarcity Paradigm Long ago people lived in caves or small communal groupsLong ago people lived in caves or small communal groups Food was gathered by collecting from natural growthFood was gathered by collecting from natural growth Getting meat was dangerous (hunting the woolly mammoth) Getting meat was dangerous (hunting the woolly mammoth) Food and shelter were “scarce” and “unreliable”Food and shelter were “scarce” and “unreliable” Life was precarious. You might die hunting your next meal.Life was precarious. You might die hunting your next meal. Mankind evolved techniques to become farmersMankind evolved techniques to become farmers

Animals were “domesticated” (read enslaved and oppressed)Animals were “domesticated” (read enslaved and oppressed) Farms were established, property rights were establishedFarms were established, property rights were established Building techniques improved to make houses more resilient to the weatherBuilding techniques improved to make houses more resilient to the weather Over a period of a few thousand years food and shelter became “abundant” and Over a period of a few thousand years food and shelter became “abundant” and

“reliable” for a significant number of people“reliable” for a significant number of people

Sadly many people in the world today still do not have “abundant” and Sadly many people in the world today still do not have “abundant” and “reliable” food and shelter“reliable” food and shelter


Results of the Scarcity Paradigm

The inevitable results of the scarcity model are hoarding, poverty, The inevitable results of the scarcity model are hoarding, poverty, hunger, conflict, hatred, greed, envy and worst of all, large scale wars.hunger, conflict, hatred, greed, envy and worst of all, large scale wars.

Today the “scarcity” model that operates in the world (international Today the “scarcity” model that operates in the world (international monetary system) continues to create all of the above. Look around.monetary system) continues to create all of the above. Look around.

We live in the most affluent times ever, the most technologically We live in the most affluent times ever, the most technologically advanced times ever, yet we have “austerity” and nations are “broke”advanced times ever, yet we have “austerity” and nations are “broke”

We have people dying of hunger, exposure and treatable diseases.We have people dying of hunger, exposure and treatable diseases. Why?Why? The perception of “scarcity” creates competition, not co-operationThe perception of “scarcity” creates competition, not co-operation Men compete with each other to collect and hoard “scarce” resourcesMen compete with each other to collect and hoard “scarce” resources

Increasingly women are also choosing to compete for “scarce” resourcesIncreasingly women are also choosing to compete for “scarce” resources

The perception of “scarcity” will continue to create all of the aboveThe perception of “scarcity” will continue to create all of the above


Innovation – Abundance Paradigm

Are food, shelter, clothing actually “scarce”? No.Are food, shelter, clothing actually “scarce”? No. Are the men to labour to create these things scarce? No.Are the men to labour to create these things scarce? No. Well? What is “scarce”? What is creating the perception of “scarcity”?Well? What is “scarce”? What is creating the perception of “scarcity”?

Money. It is “money” that is perceived as “scarce”.Money. It is “money” that is perceived as “scarce”. Most men will only labour for “money”. No “money”? No labour.Most men will only labour for “money”. No “money”? No labour. Some people starve to death, freeze to death, while other men stand idle Some people starve to death, freeze to death, while other men stand idle

because they are not being paid to grow food or build houses.because they are not being paid to grow food or build houses. How insane is that, exactly? How insane is that, exactly?

The Venus Project introduces the idea of “abundance”The Venus Project introduces the idea of “abundance” http://www.thevenusproject.com/http://www.thevenusproject.com/ I do not personally endorse The Venus ProjectI do not personally endorse The Venus Project I do personally endorse the idea of “abundance”I do personally endorse the idea of “abundance”



What is this idea of “abundance”?What is this idea of “abundance”? I have been thinking about this for four years now. I have been thinking about this for four years now. In my opinion it can be best summarised as: In my opinion it can be best summarised as:

““Do what you know to be right even if you are not being paid for it right now”Do what you know to be right even if you are not being paid for it right now” ““Do NOT do what you know to be wrong even if you are offered payment”Do NOT do what you know to be wrong even if you are offered payment”

Eg. Police beating people in the street.Eg. Police beating people in the street.

It can also be characterised as:It can also be characterised as: The negation of the idea of “hoarding”The negation of the idea of “hoarding” Pay what something is worth, stop trying to cheat people out of their labourPay what something is worth, stop trying to cheat people out of their labour Treat other peoples time and effort as having value. Pay them what you say Treat other peoples time and effort as having value. Pay them what you say

their time and effort is worththeir time and effort is worth If you do not “pay” for something then you consider it as having no worthIf you do not “pay” for something then you consider it as having no worth Do not ask for something unless you are willing to “pay” in some wayDo not ask for something unless you are willing to “pay” in some way The vast expansion of the concept of “money” to include “labour” and “time”The vast expansion of the concept of “money” to include “labour” and “time”


Innovation – Abundance Paradigm People are indoctrinated into the idea of “money” as the ONLY thing People are indoctrinated into the idea of “money” as the ONLY thing

that is of value that is worth exchanging for ones timethat is of value that is worth exchanging for ones time But “money” is actually only a mechanism for “storing value”But “money” is actually only a mechanism for “storing value” Value of what, exactly?Value of what, exactly? The “value” is the proceeds of a mans (or womans) labourThe “value” is the proceeds of a mans (or womans) labour Is labour in short supply? Is labour scarce? No.Is labour in short supply? Is labour scarce? No. So why do we limit the amount of labour available by allowing the So why do we limit the amount of labour available by allowing the

government to limit the amount of money available?government to limit the amount of money available? Already “Time Banks” are popping up everywhere.Already “Time Banks” are popping up everywhere.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_bankinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_banking Time banking is a pattern of reciprocal service exchange that uses units of time as Time banking is a pattern of reciprocal service exchange that uses units of time as

currency. It is an example of an alternative monetary system. A time bank, also known as a currency. It is an example of an alternative monetary system. A time bank, also known as a service exchange, is a community that practices time banking. The unit of currency, always service exchange, is a community that practices time banking. The unit of currency, always valued at an hour's worth of any person's labor, used by these groups has various names, valued at an hour's worth of any person's labor, used by these groups has various names, but is generally known as a time dollar in the U.S. and a time credit in the U.K.but is generally known as a time dollar in the U.S. and a time credit in the U.K.



The abundance paradigm encourages us to perform “labour” that we The abundance paradigm encourages us to perform “labour” that we know to be of benefit to others in expectation of “future payment” from know to be of benefit to others in expectation of “future payment” from those who will benefit or others in the communitythose who will benefit or others in the community

Example. If a man does not have food, cloths, or shelter then someone Example. If a man does not have food, cloths, or shelter then someone who has such can give him what he needs in anticipation of “payment” who has such can give him what he needs in anticipation of “payment” for such at some point in the futurefor such at some point in the future

““Payment” in the future may be food, cloths, shelter or “money”Payment” in the future may be food, cloths, shelter or “money” Most people forget you can not eat “money”, be clothed in “money”, be Most people forget you can not eat “money”, be clothed in “money”, be

sheltered by “money”. “Money” is just an exchange mechanism.sheltered by “money”. “Money” is just an exchange mechanism. Today people have a “scarcity” mentality where they will only pay for Today people have a “scarcity” mentality where they will only pay for

something when they perceive it has value now and they have the something when they perceive it has value now and they have the “money” now. (Credit cards included)“money” now. (Credit cards included)

Though one might question what people are spending “money” onThough one might question what people are spending “money” on



I have been working for 30 years in the corporate worldI have been working for 30 years in the corporate world I have tried very hard to make sure my work helps other peopleI have tried very hard to make sure my work helps other people I have seen the steady decline of the west to the now disastrous I have seen the steady decline of the west to the now disastrous

situation. I had expected things to be much better by now.situation. I had expected things to be much better by now. I am a master of the “scarcity” paradigm into which I was bornI am a master of the “scarcity” paradigm into which I was born Last week we saw spanish police beat spanish people with batons right Last week we saw spanish police beat spanish people with batons right

outside the spanish parliament. Greek police are beating Greek people. outside the spanish parliament. Greek police are beating Greek people. UK police are beating UK people. US police are beating US people.UK police are beating UK people. US police are beating US people.

What is wrong with this picture? “Protect and Serve”?What is wrong with this picture? “Protect and Serve”? Anyone who looks at the so called “most advanced societies in the Anyone who looks at the so called “most advanced societies in the

world” and sees police beating ordinary people in “peace time” must world” and sees police beating ordinary people in “peace time” must come to the conclusion that there is something very, very wrong.come to the conclusion that there is something very, very wrong.

I agree with Jacques Fresco. The way the world is run has to change.I agree with Jacques Fresco. The way the world is run has to change.


Abundance Paradigm Results

The main aim of the “abundance” paradigm is to make sure that as The main aim of the “abundance” paradigm is to make sure that as many people as possible have food, clothes shelter and a chance to many people as possible have food, clothes shelter and a chance to have a reasonable quality of life. Best case scenario being everyone.have a reasonable quality of life. Best case scenario being everyone.

Of course, IBI is not going to do that, but one must start somewhereOf course, IBI is not going to do that, but one must start somewhere What if the worlds big companies focussed a little more on food, What if the worlds big companies focussed a little more on food,

clothes and shelter rather than next quarters results?clothes and shelter rather than next quarters results? What if their share holders were willing to give food, clothes and What if their share holders were willing to give food, clothes and

shelter to the hungry and homeless rather than buy a second TV?shelter to the hungry and homeless rather than buy a second TV? The excessive “consumption” in the west could be contrasted with The excessive “consumption” in the west could be contrasted with

those who sleep in the street in those very same countriesthose who sleep in the street in those very same countries The abundance paradigm is an idea whose time has comeThe abundance paradigm is an idea whose time has come If we do not adopt it what sort world are we to leave our children?If we do not adopt it what sort world are we to leave our children? More of the same?More of the same?


Abundance Paradigm and IBI

Ghandi said “Be the change you wish to see in the world”Ghandi said “Be the change you wish to see in the world” Gerald Celente recently said: Gerald Celente recently said:

““Hell is taking that last breath of life and knowing you BSed yourself and you were Hell is taking that last breath of life and knowing you BSed yourself and you were not the person you claimed to be…what can you do leave this planet on a happy not the person you claimed to be…what can you do leave this planet on a happy note…a note of respect and dignity to yourself?”note…a note of respect and dignity to yourself?”

Competition is good to the extent in that it causes innovationCompetition is good to the extent in that it causes innovation Competition is counter productive to the extent it causes hoardingCompetition is counter productive to the extent it causes hoarding I would like to see a world where: I would like to see a world where:

Men co-operate rather than competeMen co-operate rather than compete Value is created by “abundance” and being of service to othersValue is created by “abundance” and being of service to others Value is NOT created by creating artificial “scarcity” to inflate costsValue is NOT created by creating artificial “scarcity” to inflate costs Value is measured and stored based on real value not artificial value Value is measured and stored based on real value not artificial value Men choose to pay the value of what they have been provided and stop cheating Men choose to pay the value of what they have been provided and stop cheating

one another in order to hoard “money”one another in order to hoard “money” Maybe “Time-Banks”. Maybe other ideas will come forward.Maybe “Time-Banks”. Maybe other ideas will come forward.


Abundance Paradigm and IBI IBI is now going to be an experiment in the “abundance” paradigmIBI is now going to be an experiment in the “abundance” paradigm

Whether IBI is successful using that paradigm will depend on those who Whether IBI is successful using that paradigm will depend on those who come into contact with IBI and use our products to make the world a come into contact with IBI and use our products to make the world a better place for our children better place for our children

IBI Products have the potential to improve the quality of life of many IBI Products have the potential to improve the quality of life of many people by integrating data to help people create insights and make people by integrating data to help people create insights and make decisions to improve quality of life of others in very tangible ways.decisions to improve quality of life of others in very tangible ways. Reduce the volume of drugs trafficked that destroy so many young peoples livesReduce the volume of drugs trafficked that destroy so many young peoples lives Optimise food production and distribution to make sure fewer people go hungryOptimise food production and distribution to make sure fewer people go hungry Optimise construction and maintenance of housing so fewer people go homelessOptimise construction and maintenance of housing so fewer people go homeless Optimise work in large organisations to reduce time wastageOptimise work in large organisations to reduce time wastage Free people up to do something of real value like care for children and the elderly Free people up to do something of real value like care for children and the elderly It is the next logical step supporting our visionIt is the next logical step supporting our vision

““To enable all companies everywhere to benefit from the ability to profitably To enable all companies everywhere to benefit from the ability to profitably implement Enterprise Business Intelligence Solutions.implement Enterprise Business Intelligence Solutions.””


Abundance Paradigm and IBI IBI will continue to make many of its products available for freeIBI will continue to make many of its products available for free

IBI will continue to charge the lowest prices possibleIBI will continue to charge the lowest prices possible IBI has opened an Education ChannelIBI has opened an Education Channel

People can learn about developing BI systems for “free” in the “abundance” People can learn about developing BI systems for “free” in the “abundance” paradigm in expectation that those who go on to be successful will “pay what the paradigm in expectation that those who go on to be successful will “pay what the education was worth to them” at a later dateeducation was worth to them” at a later date

Much IBI software is available to support the Education ChannelMuch IBI software is available to support the Education Channel IBI Clients will help determine what our products are worth by their IBI Clients will help determine what our products are worth by their

willingness to pay the amount they say our products are worth. willingness to pay the amount they say our products are worth. Prices may go up or down according to our clients valuation.Prices may go up or down according to our clients valuation.

As we get more and more clients we will solicit feedback as to how our As we get more and more clients we will solicit feedback as to how our clients might like to participate in this “abundance” paradigmclients might like to participate in this “abundance” paradigm

We understand that many of our clients are locked into the “scarcity” We understand that many of our clients are locked into the “scarcity” paradigm by the very nature of their businessparadigm by the very nature of their business


Abundance Paradigm and IBI

IBI will encourage prospective clients to ask this questionIBI will encourage prospective clients to ask this question ““How can we use IBI Products in our business to make the world a better place for How can we use IBI Products in our business to make the world a better place for

our children rather than just make more money for ourselves?”our children rather than just make more money for ourselves?”

We know that is a challenging question for many people in the westWe know that is a challenging question for many people in the west If you look at “the west” you will see that for many people it has become If you look at “the west” you will see that for many people it has become

far too much about “money”.far too much about “money”. You can see that it is far too little about caring for your fellow men and You can see that it is far too little about caring for your fellow men and

women and caring about the world our children will inheritwomen and caring about the world our children will inherit In “the west” the current generation is arguably going to be the first In “the west” the current generation is arguably going to be the first

generation to bestow upon it’s children a worse situation than they generation to bestow upon it’s children a worse situation than they themselves inherited.themselves inherited.

“I am part of the most selfish generation in history and we should be ashamed of our legacy”“I am part of the most selfish generation in history and we should be ashamed of our legacy” Jeremy PaxmanJeremy Paxman


Summary

History of the scarcity paradigmHistory of the scarcity paradigm The inevitable results of the scarcity paradigmThe inevitable results of the scarcity paradigm An innovation – the abundance paradigmAn innovation – the abundance paradigm The possible results of the abundance paradigmThe possible results of the abundance paradigm The abundance paradigm and Instant Business IntelligenceThe abundance paradigm and Instant Business Intelligence SummarySummary

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