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When large segments of the population feel oppressed, like all the [[incentives]] of the system are stacked against them and their hopes for a better life, it is impossible for those people be as happy as they would be in a fair and just society. | When large segments of the population feel oppressed, like all the [[incentives]] of the system are stacked against them and their hopes for a better life, it is impossible for those people be as happy as they would be in a fair and just society. | ||
This page will outline the key factors required to make a system of laws and enforcement that maximizes the prevailing sense of justice in a society. | |||
== Legal Systems == | |||
Equal protection under the law must be rigorously protected in the [[incentive]] structures built into every aspect of our judicial, legislative and bureaucratic systems. | Equal protection under the law must be rigorously protected in the [[incentive]] structures built into every aspect of our judicial, legislative and bureaucratic systems. | ||
== Legalism == | |||
Stage 4 of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Kohlberg%27s_stages_of_moral_development Kholberg's moral development progression] is where the majority of conservatives currently stand. The notion that "if it's legal then it's OK, if it's illegal then it's bad" provides a simple framework for understanding and conforming to the rules of society. | |||
The source of legality can come from any authority, be it [[government]], [[religion]], [[family]], or [[capitalism|employer]]. It is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchical_organization hierarchical] and simple. Just do whatever the authority figure says. | |||
== Crime and Punishment == | |||
Justice must also weigh the healing power of retribution against the redemptive nature of arbitrary punishment and find its [[incentives]] lacking. In the happiest countries, forgiveness, redemption and rehabilitation are prioritized over retribution, reducing recidivism. Ironically it is the least religious countries that reflect the values of Jesus in their judicial systems. | Justice must also weigh the healing power of retribution against the redemptive nature of arbitrary punishment and find its [[incentives]] lacking. In the happiest countries, forgiveness, redemption and rehabilitation are prioritized over retribution, reducing recidivism. Ironically it is the least religious countries that reflect the values of Jesus in their judicial systems. | ||
What role does punishment play in a society that maximizes [[happiness]]? | |||
== Civil Law == | |||
What is the best way to resolve non-criminal disputes between people? How can fairness and justice be maximized in the civil system? | |||
== Policing == | |||
[[Evidence-based best practices]] for effective policing that reduces crime, catches criminals and avoids prosecuting the innocent, and maintains positive community relationships. | |||
Revision as of 09:49, 26 December 2023
A sense of fairness and justice in society is essential to its happiness and well-being.
When large segments of the population feel oppressed, like all the incentives of the system are stacked against them and their hopes for a better life, it is impossible for those people be as happy as they would be in a fair and just society.
This page will outline the key factors required to make a system of laws and enforcement that maximizes the prevailing sense of justice in a society.
Legal Systems
Equal protection under the law must be rigorously protected in the incentive structures built into every aspect of our judicial, legislative and bureaucratic systems.
Legalism
Stage 4 of Kholberg's moral development progression is where the majority of conservatives currently stand. The notion that "if it's legal then it's OK, if it's illegal then it's bad" provides a simple framework for understanding and conforming to the rules of society.
The source of legality can come from any authority, be it government, religion, family, or employer. It is hierarchical and simple. Just do whatever the authority figure says.
Crime and Punishment
Justice must also weigh the healing power of retribution against the redemptive nature of arbitrary punishment and find its incentives lacking. In the happiest countries, forgiveness, redemption and rehabilitation are prioritized over retribution, reducing recidivism. Ironically it is the least religious countries that reflect the values of Jesus in their judicial systems.
What role does punishment play in a society that maximizes happiness?
Civil Law
What is the best way to resolve non-criminal disputes between people? How can fairness and justice be maximized in the civil system?
Policing
Evidence-based best practices for effective policing that reduces crime, catches criminals and avoids prosecuting the innocent, and maintains positive community relationships.