I am building a game of value.  What does this mean?  I see a distinct need for a neutral and engaging way to get us talking about our values.  Here is some evidence of the gap identified at the world economic forum.  The people of this planet have many deeply held beliefs, values, and opinions and GAIA wants to create a value management system to help us discuss them.  The game part is in the mechanics, that filter and organize the content.  The more you help out, the more prominence and influence you will wield, to promote the values you have.  If this interests you, in even the slightest manner, I have a request.  Find the question that resonates the greatest YES for you and take action.  Together we can shift the world and show our collaborative colors!

Are you a rebel?
Definition #2 To resist or defy an authority or a generally accepted convention.
Rebels want freedom.  They want control over their destiny and choices.  They want freedom from authority, rules, and restrictions.  I love freedom and think our democracies would be much better served if we promoted and valued our rebels more.  Marc Emery is a rebel, and a hero of mine, who is currently locked up for selling seeds (a heinous crime indeed).  What rule or authority are you railing against?

Are you a jester?
Definition #3 a professional clown employed by a king or nobleman, esp at courts during the Middle Ages.
I do not want to suggest that you are a pro clown from the year 711 AD.  I do want you to be a person who pokes fun at serious stuff.  We have modern jesters, they host shows like The Daily Show or This Hour Has 22 Minutes, they just don’t get their paycheck from the magistrate anymore (though technically the Queen does dole out the cash to the CBC).  If you like ripping on stuff in a way that is comedic, you are a jester in my books.  No I cannot pay you, but if you are that funny I’m sure someone will help you go pro! :-p

Are you a believer?
Definition: #6 A person who has confidence in the truth or value of something.
This is our broadest category.  Most people believe stuff, but what I am looking for are people who believe very strongly in something.  If you have a cause, a religion, a conspiracy theory, or an opinion that you want to advance, we need you.  We need you to share that belief, so you can find others who agree, as well as, find where our values diverge.  I believe that questions are the key to peace.  What do you believe?

Are you a thinker?
Definition: #1 One who devotes much time to thought or meditation.
Philosophers, futurists, academics, and voracious readers.  You like broadening your minds and probably have thought this at least once about yourself: “I think too much”.  I definitely think too much, but meditation has helped me. We need thinkers to examine and sift through the values we hold and ask the questions that will drive humanity to resolve our differences.  Without you, we get nowhere.

ACTION STEP:
1) Choose your faction and do one or more of the following three options:
2A) HEY TWEEPS get listed by me. Mention me and which list you want to be on.
“I am a rebel! @wizard_71 ”
“I am a jester! @wizard_71 ”
“I am a believer! @wizard_71 ”
“I am a thinker! @wizard_71 ”
2B) Comment on our facebook forums (no one ever does this, I dare you!)
Rebels forum tell us what you are fighting against.
Jesters forum tell us what you think is super funny or silly.
Believers forum share your #1 belief.
Thinkers forum tell us a thought or question that has been on your mind.
2c) Comment below with your faction and any other thoughts about the idea!
3) Consider following us on twitter, becoming a fan, or subscribing to the blog.

Why am I sending out the call?  I need a community of passionate, sarcastic, unreasonable, and reasonable people to test the prototype with, in the coming months (hopefully November 2010).  I also need to know you are behind me in my mission for peace and free discussion.  It really keeps me motivated knowing my readers are supporting me to make this “game” as good, as I know it can be.  Most of all I love listening, so if you want to feel heard, I am here for you.

Thanks for reading and especially for taking action!