Module
10: SPECIAL APPLICATIONS OF THE MP
GOALS for Module
10, A Special Applications Section.
The
participating Pilgrim (you) will apply the Spiritual Principles of the
MP that were studied over the prior seven major dialogues to build a novel economy, society, and way
of life in the following areas: family-- keyed on
a Children's Village concept
economy
life style, cooperative and non-competitive
educational system
criminal rehabilitation system
healing use of media-journalism
positive
and productive uses of entertainment
OBJECTIVES for
Module 10, Applications: you, a
Pilgrim, will:Study
Point A-1:(1) name two major
clashing cultures in western society today, and explain which is most
dominant and why(2)
explain the relationship between corporate vs personal power in terms
of the requirements set forth in the Constitution of the United StatesStudy Point A-2:(1)
summarize the key topical areas addressed by the MP across its seven
major dialogues(2)
describe the major differences between Holistic social reform and
compartmentalized social reform. Which is prevalent today?Study Point A-3:(1)
identify and describe the first requirement before any individual or
group can begin a process of Holistic social reform(2)
explain why the "gathering process" must scrupulously avoid a rush to
judgment as to the potential relevance and success of any alternative
plan(3)
what are the essential characteristics of any focus group
created to develop or advance a project or program leading to
comprehensive Holistic social changeStudy Point A-4:(1)
defend your understanding of the crucial difference between a Holistic Plan
of action, and an orthodox
plan of action to create widespread social change(2)
explain what is the first C/consciousness condition to be created in
the formation of any study group (3)
identify the length of time requires to prepare the groundwork for any
comprehensive Holistic plan for social change, and explain why(4)
explain the function of ego
in the dynamics of the study or focus group, and how must it be managed.(5)
identify possible sources of ego manifestation relative to sectarian
religions that might feel challenged by the Holistic Plan in its
foundation philosophy and metaphysics.(6)
use the nomenclature of
the MP to demonstrate your understanding of the relevance of the AA
(Alcoholics Anonymous) model of behavior change to the creation of a
Holistic plan for Social change.Study Point A-5:(1)
explain using the MP's terminology and Principles why any Holistic plan
for widespread social change must first be applied to Self, and what is
involved in that process(2)
explain the crucial differences between the concepts of "group think" and
"Group Wisdom"
and how their differences must be managed via the Spiritual Principles
of group dynamics as a Holistic plan advances.Study Point A-6:(1)
use the figure provided of a contemporary version of Plato's Republic
to explain the implications of that figure using the
Principles
of the MP(2)
explain why the implementation of the elements of
social change implied by that figure CANNOT be advanced piecemeal, but
must be advanced as a single coherent evolution of the required
integrated elements of social change(3)
describe the three major
elements of social power shown in the figure, and defend why they are
to exist in that power relationship (4)
identify the major reasons why this model prevents the rise of a power monger
pathology from reaching the governance levels of such a society.
Study Point A-7:(1)
why are the dynamics of a "Tribal Family" (multiple parents and their
children under a single roof as a social micro system) as described in
this applications section, inherently superior to the traditional
nuclear family (two parents and their children under a single isolated
roof.) Hint: review The
Law of Requisite Variety or Ashby's Law (in
Dialogue 4: HIP (Human Information Processing)(2)
explain as many of the multiple elements as you can, that are
required to be fulfilled as a precondition for reaching a successful
goal in establishing a Tribal Family(3)
identify what minimum
professional services are to be incorporated within the Tribal Family,
whose providers live in and are a part of such a family.Study Point A-8:
(1)
explain the function of a "Children's Village" as the core element in
living a Tribal Family life style(2)
what integrated functions do the physical facilities (as shown in the
four very rough sketches) serve as the home of a Children's Village NOTE:
these hand drawn sketches were created by the author in 1980
during his attempt to acquire funding for a prototype project.
But the concept appeared too threatening to the capitalist
entrepreneurs who evaluated it. They kept wondering how such a
"socialist" concept could return the required amount of money to
validate their risk. This experience serves as an example of
the
scale of the challenge at hand.)
(3)
describe the governance and organizational structure of the Village,
and show how/why it fulfills the Principles of the MP(4) describe the processes of
governance and operation within the Village and show how it fulfills
the Principles of the MP(5) describe the specific
operating conditions that empowers and amplifies the Spiritual
activities within the Village(6)
describe the role and function of Mediation d Conflict resolution
techniques to maintain harmony and stability within the Village(7)
explain why the requirement for volunteerism within the Village, and
outreach activities to the larger community, are essential conditions
for insuring the long term stability and success of the Village.(8)
identify the major threat areas and conditions within the Village and
show how they can be meet through application of Spiritual Principles
of the MP. Study Point A-9:
explain
how and why journalistic integrity must first be extracted
from
its current dominance by ruthless corporate power before
journalism by any form of media can serve the Spiritual Principles of a
new, beneficent and compassionate social order. Study Point A-10:
demonstrate
your understanding of how the Principles of the MP can implement a new
order of cradle to grave educational practice with the Children's
Village concept, and in the dynamics of a Tribal Family lifestyle.Study Point A-11:
recall from prior elements in the Seven
Dialogues of the MP, how the essential role of regulation
must be implemented within the Children's Village, the Tribal
Family, and within the larger society in order to follow the
laws
found in the science of General (Living) Systems Theory, and the
metaphysics of Spiritual
Consciousness.Study Point A-12:
describe
how the dominance of adversarial litigation can be replaced by the
application of Mediation and conflict resolution techniques as
demonstrated through use of the detailed Spiritual concepts of
the
MP. Study Point A-13:
describe the seven level structure of a Spiritually
designed and operated criminal rehabilitation system, and defend how
the processes of that structure will work to fulfill the Spiritual Principles
of the MPStudy Point A-14:
describe
how the current function of various forms of so called "entertainment"
can be modified to serve within the Tribal Family, in educational and
prison systems, and in other social elements of society to facilitate
the expansion of human Spiritual
Consciousness and NO LONGER serve the servile and
disgraceful materialist functions it now revels in. 
Module
11: prototype system of instruction in mediation and conflict
resolution already completed~
CONFLICT
RESOLUTION (CR) AND MEDIATION: A MAJOR APPLICATION
For
details about this major sub project, within the MP, see the Table of
Contents which is found as the left frame of the Master Mediation page.
Mediation
Training: is a fully self contained course which is already
completed in prototype form for preparing mediators,
facilitators, and others for conflict resolution
using the Spiritual Principles of the MP.

LOGISTICAL DETAILS
Class schedules are keyed to
Eastern Daylight/Standard Time
Equipment needed:
Broadband video ISP
(e.g., cable) provider Web Camera with
audio microphone and software (Click
here to see integrated camera-mic options with
costs; or Google "PC microphone video camera"; Download
and install Skype or
ooVoo (preferred) video conferencing software
FREE
Download and install Yugma for desktop sharing
(required to see instructor's desktop) FREE
Workability
of your equipment must
be pre-tested with the project prior to your enrollment.
Presentation
Protocol:
- Some
mimnimal homework will be required, such as advance reading of
selected stories from the parables and allegory page
- Use
of the study guide
- Participant
will communicate with the Tutor and each other via ooVoo.
- Instructor
will present selections from the study guide and other resources by
means of his PC screen which will be viewed by participants using Yugma
Screen Sharing software.
- Participants
will offer their own examples of concerns
- Interactive
participation is expected throughout the course
- Where
conflict resolution training is relevant, participants will present
examples of conflict from their own lives to be worked on using the
principles of the MP.
- One on
one students will negotiate an agreement with the instructor
Schedule:
to be negotiated and agreed on with participants.
Examples:- Regular MP instruction: (begin
on TBA)
- Two
weekends 10 hours on Sat & Sun x 2, or
- One
week, two four hour sessions per day, Mon - Fri; or
- Fours/day/week,
Mon -Fri for two weeks
- One on One tutorials of
the MP for Conflict Resolution or other application area to be
negotiated.
Prior
students who have completed 40 hours of instruction can serve as
Moderators for classroom "witnesses" to subsequent training
Moderators will be responsible for engaging their class by representing
class questions and issues during the tutorial, and conducting after
session Q&A with their class after the Master Presentation is
complete. (see costs below.)
NOW ACCEPTING
INQUIRIES FOR SUBSEQUENT TRAININGExpress
your interest or questions to the author at harries@visi.net