GMI 2

If we realize that mind power is the only valuable natural resource we have, humanity will take a huge leap forward. This step is already on its way. In Asia Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong is inspiration for the many citizens in China and India. 

If we tried to estimate the mind power used there would be two aspects, the raw figure and the way it is used. 

The less we know, the more raw mind power is needed. The more we know, the less mind power we need for that purpose, but usually new possibilities open up and dedmand for more mind power.

It is like driving a car. To learn to drive takes a lot of mind energy. When driving is routine, the mind power needed is small. But if we drive the car to new cities and countries, the need for mind power increases.

If we would like to measure a GMI, a general mind index, we would measure education, number of pupils, results and levels. We would also measure work types (manual, white collar, management and science, culture). Computer time and Internet hours would also be a big factor. The ratio between routines (in work, household) and time for free thinking.

When it comes to the use of mind power, negative factors are general poverty, frictions in economy and daily life, big resources spent on military, police and security. Positive factors are a certain abundance, many alternatives to choose from in education and jobs, many jobs for professionals, dynamic peacefulness and a security culture where safety and security is integrated in all activities, rather than imposed from the outside.