The indisputable facts, inescapable Actions and targets
(Booklet: The Problems And Potential Of India: An Analysis And A Path)
How can the solutions be explained in a few pages for such a big issue bearing this title?
Satyagraha was an idea. No research was done before using it for a big issue. Here, an analysis is presented. The sane approach will be to read and raise questions about each and every doubt one may have. We want objective criticisms and responses. Let the truth emerge from it.
Conversations and discussions are a must for an analysis. We visualised the questions and doubts for this analytical presentation as well as for writing this post.
We will sort all views and opinions, summarise, and present our answers to all of them as a continuation of this post.
Analysis is an effective tool. It is better than Satyagraha at present. We have enough human resources to deploy to accomplish it.
We can solve problems and fight for solutions with the power of reasoning, analysis, and truth. It is risk-free and pain-free. In Tamil Poet Bharathiyar’s words, ‘it will be a war (for peace) without sword and blood’
Whether the problem is big or small, the common thread is the same. This is explained in this presentation.
The absence of conversation, discussion, and analysis is the main culprit for most of the issues, irrespective of their size.
This is only an outline for an approach to solutions. When the individual case is taken up, it may run its full length and could be hundreds of pages or a few pages. We cannot predetermine its course.
We are not going to address one big problem. That is a phobia many have. We will be addressing a bundle of small problems that have independent existence and solutions.
When a comprehensive analysis is carried out, if we sort out and segregate issues from frivolous material, roots will be exposed and solutions may emerge, or we can search for and evolve them.
The difficulty level of the errors also has relevance here. When they are listed on a scale of 1 to 10, most of the errors may fall below 5. They are easily solvable.
Individuals dominate; the System is in chains
We create the system to conform to specified norms, principles, regulations, and more and have provisions for necessary checks. However, it fails to check individuals or groups and protect itself from manipulations.
Individuals and groups tend to dominate over others. Those in power and position overpower the system, and the system becomes subservient. When these complexes of superiority, ego, or overconfidence of individuals or groups start, the failures of the system begin.
The system should be dynamic, not necessarily the individuals. All those who form part of the system should conform to its rules and stipulations. If some do not or misuse its weaknesses, the system should assert and apply its checks and correctional actions.
The system may still fail due to inbuilt weaknesses. Systemic corrections and solutions are to be evolved by a process that should be built within the system.
This systemic process will necessarily involve a comprehensive analysis to get to the roots of the problems in search of solutions.
The courts are part of the system to provide systemic checks. Every wing of the system should be strong and not overpower other wings. However, only individuals or groups try to overpower the system and its wings.
The courts also suffer from systemic errors. Individuals or groups within its system dominate, resulting in errors, failures, and not performing to their potential.
The courts should ensure that there is a built-in process within their system to check for errors or failures by individuals or the system.
Who will check systemic failures?
The rulers, the executives, or those in power and positions are to monitor and check failures or correct systems. If such processes exist, they are invisible, low priority, and pushed down to the next incumbent, generation, or century.
It appears that the responsibility falls in no man’s land. No one is ready to put their hands up. The operative area of the system is spread, and it is convenient for its operators to shift responsibilities to others.
When the rulers become the exploiters of systemic weaknesses, why should they check their failures or take responsibility for them?
The court is supposed to protect the Constitution and prevent misuse of the system. But the courts have their own systemic weaknesses and limitations, whether they admit it or not. The rulers know how to exploit them and escape unscathed from scrutiny and accountability.
The systemic weaknesses and exploitations are not limited to the top; they are pervasive in every institution, organisation, public or private, down to the village level. So the only escape route for the people is to learn to live with it.
This is what we are doing, with the exception of occasionally raising our voices against failure and exploitation. We are unsure whether the failures are of individuals or the system.
If the courts are to prevent such exploitations or misuse of the system, then we are to apportion 30% of the administration as courts. But they should not become part of the vicious cycle.
If so, who will undertake such a massive exercise? We do not expand our vision. We do not or cannot think beyond one or two leaders; we do not have the patience to read beyond two lines; we listen to others for not more than a few minutes; and we are not serious enough to search for or even hope for solutions.
A Messiah has to come from outside the galaxy to bring about changes with a wave of His hand. We will not have the luxury of waiting or hoping for it, as we do not know when it will happen if it does.
But we choose to ignore individuals or ghosts who write about earthly lines, analytical processes, and evolving systemic solutions. These ghosts have no other jobs except writing such ghastly stories masked as truth until they get liberated from the clutches of the earth and cut off their links with the souls around them.
However, the writing of this ghost continues for others who still have some hopes for solutions within the current structure and systems.
How can we ignore the unimaginable loss for the common people due to systemic failures and unexplored potential?
We should be aware that it is only the common people who are mainly affected by the errors and failures in the process of decision-making in all institutions, organisations, and more, from the top to the bottom.
We are unaware of the huge cost involved in such errors and failures. Every failure or error at all macro- and micro-levels is mainly at the cost of the common man. The value is unimaginable.
We can ignore these exercises if we are functioning at 95% efficiency. When our efficiency is 50% or much less, it is an absolute necessity.
There is no need for a comptroller or auditor to give an imaginary estimate of the potential loss. It is obvious.
This does not include the value of the unexplored potential that involves the underutilization of talents and human resources. It is very difficult to estimate, and we do not want to indulge in projecting presumptive losses. It is not our job. We are to indicate the scope that exists.
Are they ignorable? If so, at what cost to the common people? Are we not responsible or answerable to the common people? What are the alternative processes or solutions that are in the pipeline or planned to be executed?
If the present trend continues, it may even take a century to bring about changes. Why should they wait? Why should we punish people? How can we keep them ignorant of the truth and also exploit them? Let some sane minds work on this and respond.
But the truth is, there are many individuals, groups, and parties working for the welfare of people. They are unable to find their way through those in positions of power and the system, which stands against them as a stumbling block.
When this analysis was started, we were not aware of it. As we proceeded with this analysis, it opened up the true dimension of systemic failures and unexplored potential, which is unbelievable.
It also revealed the path for working with the system instead of fighting against it or its operators. Comprehensive analysis is not the exclusive domain of experts or intellectuals. It is just a question of repeated application of minds to get to the roots of the problem, understand the truth, and evolve solutions.
It is not a myth. It is not difficult. If one man can write this, the groups that have a support system and have the reach and connectivity with the issues and people concerned can bring out the truth, which may be very difficult to ignore.
We have created this democratic structure and system for the welfare of people. We have a right to bring the truth before the people. If those in power or the government are open and cooperate, it will be easier. But if we persist in our efforts and pursue the right and true path, we can convince them with our reasoning and truth.
Any institution or organisation, including political and non-political parties or groups, that is working for the welfare of the people cannot and should not ignore such an opportunity, which would improve the living conditions and quality of life of the common people.
Let them choose or work on whatever processes, systems, or alternatives that are available to them. They should become aware that there is scope to explore and execute plans to make improvements to the present approach.
They should look at not only the processes and systems of the government and its institutions and their failures but also their own internal functioning to improve and perform to their true potential.
Let Us Be Aware Of The Inescapable Actions And Targets
1. Analytical processing and systemic corrections have to happen.
➤ We have to go through this analytical process for any issue or problem. It has to be complete and comprehensive to achieve its full objective. We have to do it in depth to get to the roots.
➤ Systemic corrections have to happen. Whether it is now or at some future date, that is the question. Never is not a sensible option or proposition.
2. Conversation, discussion, and awareness among people are absent or low. The truth has to reach them.
➤ Conversation and discussion among people should happen. It should be open and free to create awareness among them about all issues. The truth has to percolate everywhere.
➤ People may not be able to take the initiative for this on their own. It has to reach them not only from the top but also from the middle rungs of society.
➤ That is not happening. There is a need for research or analysis to understand the truth objectively by going to its roots to the extent possible and presenting it to all, including the people.
3. Ignorance and suffering are all-pervasive. The truth is deceptive, distorted, and invisible. Massive efforts by analytical and research teams are needed to unearth the truth.
➤ The reality is that the truth has not percolated at any level in its true dimensions. Whatever impressions or perceptions people carry as truth are incomplete and incorrect.
➤ The conversations and discussions that are happening are incomplete, in spite of the communication and media explosion. They are not neutral and true enough to earn the trust of the people.
➤ There is a vacuum. It is huge. This is where teams or groups of analysts can fill in. The field is so vast that it can accommodate every type, size, and group, including institutions, private or public. They can organise teams for analytical and research purposes and engage them to undertake tasks in any area where they can deploy or utilise them.
➤ This process is inevitable, not impossible, and we have to embark on this path. The analysis of errors and failures is part of this process. Most of this work will be done if we address problems, errors, or failures in the processes and systems.
4. Individual supremacy, dominance, or arrogance will never end unless suitable measures are adopted to check them.
➤ Individuals do fail. They are susceptible. That is the basic nature and fact of life. We have to create systemic checks for such human failures to the extent possible.
➤ It is the weaknesses of individuals that make them showcase or impose their supremacy or dominance over others, which are present at every level of the decision-making process. They are aware of what they are doing. It is a psychological mindset with an inflated sense of self-importance.
➤ This can manifest in many different ways, such as in their intellect, physical appearance, wealth, or social status, and can lead to negative consequences such as arrogance or a lack of empathy.
➤ There has to be a process as part of the system to check them. Call them research units, collective bodies, communes, or whatever names one wants to assign. They have to share responsibilities to work against exploitation and supremacies to establish what is true and right for the people.
5. Analytical teams can be private or public. They can undertake analysis and research on all issues. They will bring out the truth and evolve solutions; everyone needs them.
➤ The analytical teams or bodies can be formed by anyone, including groups of individuals, societies, firms, or companies. They can fill in and fit into this role of uncovering the truth; it will be a service they are extending to both private and public institutions to improve their systems.
➤ They can also undertake analysis and research on public issues to present them to the government, media, and people. When they present it with perfection, people will tend to reach out to these presentations because of their reliability. The people will tend to trust them.
➤ They can create awareness, develop critical thinking, and spread the truth among people to safeguard them from disinformation, misinformation, and exploitation.
➤ The government can form exclusive groups and teams to conduct analysis on public issues. This will not only help the government but also the people. It will also be a social service measure for spreading truth and awareness among people.
➤ People have the right to aspire to and access a better life. If people are aware of the potential that exists, it may have a great impact. They may become the driving force.
➤ The welfare of people should be our main concern. Whatever mistakes happen, they affect their welfare.
➤ Criticism and analysis are the only paths. This cannot happen overnight. We can train people to follow an analytical path. There could be a major explosion of truth.
6. Is it so beneficial? Yes, that is the truth. Sometimes the truth is baffling because we do not try to unearth it. Let us be futuristic and act with foresight.
➤ Sometimes the truth is baffling. This is the best description we could give of what may run through the minds of social activists, enthusiasts, and those who care for the people’s welfare.
➤ If we are caught unawares, it is not the fault of the truth. We do not go so deep into issues but settle for partial truth or untruth.
➤ When we searched for a better description, we landed on these quotes and views of Neil deGrasse Tyson: — Futurism. It came out to be more exact than what we intended to describe.
➤ “One of the biggest problems with the world today is that we have large groups of people who will accept whatever they hear on the grapevine, just because it suits their worldview—not because it is actually true or because they have evidence to support it. The really striking thing is that it would not take much effort to establish validity in most of these cases… but people prefer reassurance to research.”
➤ When we noted the mention of Futurism, we tried to find out what Wikipedia says about Futurists. It turned out to be more interesting.
➤ “Futurists (also known as futurologists, prospectivists, foresight practitioners, and horizon scanners) are people whose speciality or interest is futurology, or the attempt to systematically explore predictions and possibilities about the future and how they can emerge from the present, whether that of human society in particular or of life on Earth in general.”
➤ Let us come out of our conservative mindset to prepare, plan, analyse, research, and set the course on a new path for the people.
7. Is it possible? Organising analytical teams is not difficult. No extraordinary skills are needed.
➤ If we strictly follow the path of truth, we will reach our target. That is the best way possible.
➤ The hurdles will be the present problems, and we are to address them. We have the best path. We have the human resources.
➤ There is no need for extraordinary talents. We are in favour of creating a system that normal people should be able to follow.
➤ Everyone can be trained for the skills needed. We have the necessary people to train them.
➤ It is a question of organising them. We have enough infrastructure and support systems to do that.
➤ The process will be the same. The problems may be of varying sizes and dimensions. The deployment of human resources, the number of teams at work, and their support systems may vary accordingly.
➤ The scope and issues are unlimited. We are not going to suffer from a dearth of problems or a paucity of talents.
8. Is it risky? It is not a case of one big issue or project, but a bundle of problems with independent existences and solutions. Most problems are solvable. Risks are nonexistent.
➤ It is not dependent on individuals. We are creating the system. It will be system-centric. That will carry out the work it is supposed to do.
➤ It is not difficult to identify and classify errors or failures. There is a need to analyse all such errors or failures and make necessary checks through the system and also in the supervisory mechanisms.
➤ The dissection, evolution of solutions, and effecting tweaks or changes to the system are not difficult. There is no need for hesitation or fear if we approach it with clarity of mind.
➤ It is not that we do not have the talents to undertake such analytical processing or evolve systemic solutions.
➤ More importantly, it is going to happen in many fields simultaneously. We have enough problems. It is not centred around one group and one head.
➤ Most of the processes can be or may be transparent if the objective is to percolate the truth to the people. The experience gained will influence and impact other teams or groups, irrespective of the size of the issues.
➤ Most of the problems are solvable. We can keep a margin for tricky problems to satisfy the doubters. When the problems get solved, the thoughts about the risks involved in adopting the new ideas and approaches will dissipate.
➤ We are to understand the truth behind it. We are not handling a big project or one big issue. We are going to deal with a bundle of problems with independent existences and solutions.
➤ In reality, the risks are nonexistent. The truth will prevail.
A Final Note:
This booklet is being uploaded to this website. Seven posts have been published. The contents are presented sequentially as the search and analysis unfold. The other chapters will be uploaded soon. We have circulated the PDF document to a few for their views and comments. We may send it if we have the contact IDs of those interested. Feedback is needed to chart the next course of action.
The booklet has details about the logic and reasons for the approach adopted and the path suggested for solutions. The plans, possibilities, potential, and procedural aspects for the use and deployment of the analytical teams and groups are covered in detail under the headings The Proposal and The Players.
We have also included an annexure, – The Example, an explanatory and exploratory narration to illustrate how this comprehensive analytical process works and how different angles can be pursued to evolve systemic solutions. It is only presented for the limited purpose of explaining the process. It is only indicative, not exhaustive.
We have vast talent and expertise. Conversations and discussions will open up opportunities for better utilisation of their potential for the good of our people and country.
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