— A Civilization Design in Which War, Discrimination, and Crime Are Structurally Less Likely to Arise —
Fundamental Philosophy of the Concept
The Borderless Earth concept is a civilization design concept that reinterprets issues such as war, discrimination, crime, and wealth gaps not as issues of human morality or good and evil, but as issues of social structure.
It is designed on the premise that “human beings have an instinctive tendency to act selfishly.”
That is not a flaw, but a universal characteristic of humankind.
This concept does not attempt to change human nature, but instead aims to create conditions through institutions and structures so that selfishness does not translate into domination or violence against others.
Eliminating Nations and Borders
As long as nations and borders exist, conflicting interests between nations are inevitable, and war always remains a “potential option.”
Even if war can be deterred through dialogue or treaties, as long as the unit called a nation exists, it is not possible to make interstate war structurally impossible.
In the ultimate form of this concept,
- The framework of nations
- The lines of national borders
are abolished in order to create a premise in which interstate war itself cannot occur.
Establishment and Role of the World Stability Organization
Instead of current nations, a World Stability Organization will be established with the purpose of ensuring the stability of all humankind and the survival of civilization.
The World Stability Organization is not an expanded form of traditional national governments.
— Roles of the World Stability Organization
- Guarantee of world common rules, including laws
- Preservation of civilization infrastructure (housing, food, clothing, medical care, education, movement, point system, goods management, corporate governance, etc.)
- Rescue and recovery support for natural disasters and large-scale accidents
- Reallocation of resources for emergency housing, food, and medical care
- Planet-scale crisis response (asteroid impacts, space-origin risks)
— What the World Stability Organization Does Not Do
- It does not control ideologies, religions, or cultures
- It does not make arbitrary value judgments
- It does not permanently redistribute wealth
The World Stability Organization is positioned not as a controlling authority, but as a safety mechanism to prevent the collapse of civilization.
Redesigning Human Movement and Settlement
Under this concept, humankind does not settle permanently in specific regions.
The idea is that people around the world are periodically shuffled.
By moving residential regions regularly,
- Fixation of wealth and power
- Division and discrimination rooted in race, religion, culture, or region
- Formation of entrenched crime organizations such as gangs or mafia
are all less likely to occur.
Migration is not forced abruptly, but occurs according to predetermined cycles and rules.
— Relationship Between Migration and Welfare
Because migration is a core element of the system, those who do not participate in migration according to the rules will no longer be provided with:
- Housing
- Food
- Clothing
- Medical care
- Education
- Social support
This is not a punishment, but a design to tie participation in the system with support.
— Family-Unit Migration
Migration can be chosen at the level of
- Individuals
- Spouses
- Romantic partners
- Children
allowing participation in migration as family and quasi-family units.
— Exceptions and Accommodations
In the following cases, exceptional permanent settlement is recognized, and migration methods are based on universal design:
- Severe disabilities that make migration impossible
- Situations requiring ongoing high-level medical care in the same region
- Other special circumstances in which migration is judged to be difficult
Redefinition of Work and the Concept of “Enterprises”
In a society based on migration, the idea of “continuing to work at the same employer” can no longer exist.
Therefore, the current concept of enterprises becomes invalid.
Instead,
- Enterprises are placed under the management of the World Stability Organization
- Enterprises are project-based production, research, and service organizations that form when necessary and dissolve when their role is complete
— Determination of Work Assignment
Accompanying migration, workplaces are assigned fairly through algorithms that consider:
- Personal preferences
- Past experience
- Social necessity
Unified Language and Educational Standardization
Differences in language can be “barriers to understanding” and also causes of educational and informational inequality.
Thus, this concept adopts a unified language.
However, it is not realistic for everyone in the world to begin using a new language immediately, so a gradual transition is planned:
- In the short term, English will be used as a common language while employing AI interpretation technology as needed
- Meanwhile, experts will formulate a new language
- After completion of the new language, education in the unified language will begin with school-aged children
This will:
- Standardize educational content globally
- Reduce disparities in knowledge and educational opportunities
- Accelerate the sharing of knowledge and research outcomes
- Ultimately increase the rate of civilization-wide development
It should be noted that in the short term, English is used as a common language simply because it has the largest number of speakers; this does not imply that English is superior to other languages.
After transition to the unified language, existing mother tongues will be digitally archived as cultural heritage.
Point System (Replacement for Money)
Traditional currency is abolished and a point system is adopted.
Points are used in place of money for life, goods, entertainment, and services, but have fundamentally different characteristics from conventional currency.
— Characteristics of Points
- Points are awarded as compensation for labor and social participation
- Points have expiration dates
- Points cannot be accumulated indefinitely
- Unlimited possession beyond a certain amount is not possible
When acquiring high-value goods or services:
- The intended use must be registered in advance
- Points can only be saved for the registered purpose
- Changing the purpose invalidates the saved points
This system makes it difficult for extreme wealth gaps to become fixed.
Since currency does not exist, acts like stealing, hoarding, or hiding money are structurally impossible.
Consequently, crimes primarily aimed at obtaining money cannot exist within the system.
Unconditional Guarantee of Survival Foundations (Housing, Food, Clothing, Medical Care, Education)
The Borderless Earth concept does not promise unconditional welfare for everyone.
It is a civilization design that ensures conditions in which participants following predetermined social rules can live with dignity.
Under this premise, the concept positions the following as survival foundations:
- Housing
- Food
- Clothing
- Medical care
- Education
These are guaranteed at a minimum standard to participants regardless of labor status or point holdings.
— Housing Guarantee Philosophy
In this concept, housing is not private property.
Because a social structure based on periodic migration precludes permanent ownership, housing is considered part of social infrastructure rather than personal assets.
The goal is to ensure:
- Safety
- Health
- Stability of life
- Human dignity
not as a means of asset formation or wealth accumulation.
Thus:
- Housing suitable for local climate and environment
- Minimum safety, hygiene, and privacy standards
are provided unconditionally to participants.
However, perpetual occupation, resale, rental, or inheritance are not permitted.
Houses are shared resources used for the necessary period and then passed to the next residents.
Within designated regions, points may be used to choose or upgrade housing.
— Food Guarantee Philosophy
Food is a factor that directly affects survival and health; as long as this remains conditional, people are often placed in “positions of subordination in order to live.”
Under this concept:
- Nutrition-balanced, minimum food necessary for survival and health
is provided unconditionally to participants.
Food beyond that minimum—such as dining out, special dishes, or experiential meals—remains in the domain of choice using points.
This ensures survival while linking enjoyment and luxury to social participation.
— Clothing Guarantee Philosophy
Clothing is not merely a luxury; it is essential for:
- Health maintenance
- Climate adaptation
- Preservation of social dignity
This concept provides participants unconditionally with clothing that is:
- Appropriate for climate and region
- Functional with basic durability
However, high-design clothing, cultural expression garments, or special-purpose clothing must be obtained with points.
This design separates dignity from personal expression, not to homogenize attire.
— Medical Care Guarantee Philosophy
Medical care is fundamental to survival and should not be determined by personal ability or economic status.
Under this concept, necessary medical access—including:
- Preventive care
- Basic treatment
- Chronic disease management
- Emergency care
—is unconditionally guaranteed to participants.
Cosmetic procedures, elective advanced medical treatments, and low-social-need acts remain linked to the point system, balancing fairness of medical resources.
The purpose of medical care is to “maintain conditions for people to live healthily.”
— Education Guarantee Philosophy
Education is not only crucial for individual success but is directly tied to the maintenance and development of civilization.
This concept emphasizes:
- Unified-language education
- World-common educational standards
- Elimination of educational disparities based on birthplace or region
and provides:
- Primary and secondary education
- Basic higher education
- Lifelong learning opportunities
unconditionally to participants.
Specialized research fields, hobby learning, or unique skill education remain linked to the point system, considering social needs and individual desires.
Education is positioned not as competition, but as the foundation for passing civilization to future generations.
— Overall Positioning of Survival Foundation Guarantees
The guarantees for housing, food, clothing, medical care, and education under this concept are not aimed at:
- Equalizing prosperity
- Uniformizing outcomes
Rather, they are structural measures to ensure that people do not have to depend on others or organizations merely to survive.
On this foundation, areas such as personal preference, expression, creation, research, and entertainment are left to individual choice and social participation.
— Changing Position of Labor
These mechanisms change labor from a “duty for survival” to “activities people choose to engage in as they wish.”
People are no longer placed in a situation of “needing to work to live,” but that does not mean “a society where no one does anything.”
Instead, involvement in areas such as:
- Creation
- Research
- Care
- Technology
- Culture
- Services
is encouraged as voluntary participation rather than obligation.
— Positioning of Unconditional Survival Foundation Guarantees
These survival foundation guarantees resemble aspects of a “basic income” under modern nations, but they do not rely on:
- Nations
- Taxes
- Currency
In this concept, they are positioned as foundational designs to structure conditions that make conflict and domination less likely.
Goods Management and Communication Monitoring
Goods that can become property are managed by linking them to the owner and an ID.
- Sensors placed throughout detect improperly acquired goods
- Permission systems manage borrowed or second-hand goods distribution
Additionally, to counter organized crime:
- Communication is monitored only to the extent necessary
This monitoring is aimed not at evaluating or restricting thoughts or speech, but at detecting organized crime and criminal planning.
Laws and Penalties
Laws and penalties exist. Crime prevention is designed in three layers:
- Structures in which crimes are less likely to occur
- Systems where misconduct cannot be hidden
- Penalties as a last resort
The goal is not exclusion, but rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
Planet-Scale Security
While interstate war disappears under the Borderless Earth concept, extraterrestrial risks remain.
The World Stability Organization equips purely defensive capabilities against these risks.
Major Advantages
The main expected advantages of this concept include the following points.
They are characterized by being realized through institutions and structures rather than depending on personal goodwill or morality.
- Because nations and borders do not exist, interstate war cannot structurally occur
- Military expenditures can be redirected to welfare due to the absence of war
- Discrimination based on race, religion, nationality, or birthplace becomes less likely
- Power, wealth, and criminal organizations do not become fixed in specific regions
- Because currency does not exist, crimes aimed at monetary gain cannot be institutionalized
- Organized crime and fraud lose practical incentives, significantly reducing overall crime rates
- Rescue and recovery systems for natural disasters and large-scale accidents are strengthened
- Unified-language education standardizes worldwide education, reducing knowledge and opportunity gaps
- Accelerated sharing of knowledge, research, and technology increases overall civilization development
- Wealth disparities are less likely to become fixed across generations
Major Disadvantages
This concept does not realize its ideals while preserving all freedoms and values. There are definite sacrifices and trade-offs. The main ones anticipated are:
- Freedom to live in the land where one was born and raised is restricted
- Long-term, fixed, close relationships with people outside the family become difficult
- Regionally rooted, continuous, closed communities can no longer form
- The sense of security from belonging to long-standing companies or organizations is lost
- Some privacy is limited for safety assurance
- Complete freedom of occupation and residence does not exist
In Conclusion
The future envisioned by the Borderless Earth concept is not a utopia.
It is not a society that maximizes comfort or nostalgia.
Instead, it is a civilization design that relinquishes some familiar values in exchange for a society in which the worst outcomes are less likely.
However, if realized, it could at least bring society closer to one where future generations can live with greater peace of mind than today.
This concept is proposed as a civilization blueprint focused on preventing tragedies such as war and discrimination.
▶︎ Borderless Earth Concept Background