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TRANSCOMMUNITY A COMMUNITY FOR CIVILIZATION ANIL MITRA: THE IDEA 2000—2015 Transcommunity.xls spreadsheet design and html version: Transcommunity.html CONTENTS Criteria for divisions of Primary (Mission) Function What are the Elements of the Institute? Elements for A Community for Realization of Being Civilization and Being—i.e. civilization of the Universe Other Primary Institutional Functions Facilities, Operations, and Equipment Computation, Networking, and Information The Community and its Departments Research and Action—Ideas and Transformation Information, Networking, and Computation Travel and Expedition Management and Technology Building and Grounds—Maintenance, Sanitation, and Beautification Charisma, Grounding, and Ultimate Realization PART II. DATABASE DESIGN—EXCEL VERSION Primary Institutional Personnel Electronic, Electrical, and Mechanical and other Assets PART III. Cost Estimation Data Estimating building and land needs Computer, Network, Server, Receiver-Transmitter, Printer and Projector Costs Local Network—An example with 20 Users Wide Area Receiver-Transmitters Satellite Phone Photovoltaic Charger
IntroductionOrigin of the IdeaThe source of the idea of a realization community is in my reflection and recorded in Journey in Being. The Idea of a CommunityObjectiveRealization through ideas and action: research and transformation. ModelIndian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur On Community‘Community’ suggests more than individuals getting together in a traditional institutional setting but having separate outside lives. It suggests that there is some degree of shared living and commitment. A NameThe name ‘institute’ would be misleading because (a) the community is more and (b) in some countries ‘institute’ is reserved under law. ‘TransCommunity’ is suggested by the idea of a community for ultimate realization. What are the Design Criteria?The criteria shall be (a) criteria suggested by the general idea for a transformation community and (b) the following specific mission criteria. The Goal of the JourneyUltimate realization in light of the universal metaphysics The Modes of RealizationIdeas and action The Vehicles of RealizationIndividual and Civilization Criteria for divisions of Primary (Mission) FunctionThe criteria shall flow from comprehensiveness with respect to goals of the journey, and to modes and vehicles of realization. Complement my foci and strengths. What are the Elements of the Institute?There is an additional question: ‘What kinds of element shall we consider?’ Let us begin with some traditional elements for an institution: functions, personnel, and facilities. This will be supplemented by some common community elements. The elements then follow from the criteria above. Elements for A Community for Realization of BeingThe following defines functions and facilities. Personnel will be entered directly into a database or spreadsheet. OverviewElementsThe elements shall be functions, personnel, and facilities. On Integration of FunctionsIt is functional that there shall be merging and cross-over of function among the mission functions above and between mission and other primary institutional functions (below). This is necessary for a small community (institute). Primary or Mission FunctionsThe details below are obtained from the design criteria above and selection from the sections Charting the Journey—Dimensions and Planning, Assessment of Progress, Charting the Journey—Overview of Journey in Being. MissionsMission selection and design will be from the following. Its criteria are the needs of grounding and realization. Its foci will be (a) to complement what has been accomplished and (b) integration. BeingIdeasTo complement my foci and strengths—information and dedication-due-to-time are in logic, artificial intelligence etc—especially artificial Being (hardware, software, and wetware; life) and dynamic text, science—especially physics, physical cosmology and evolutionary biology. Other topics that might be useful to me: philosophy, functional biology and medicine including nano-biology and medicine. Transformation of BeingThe functions are (a) ‘Yoga’ and (b) guide to the physical and spirit worlds (Beyul) of nature. Travel and expedition expertise—travel management and expedition technology. CivilizationCivilization and Being—i.e. civilization of the UniverseAnthropology, specializing in today’s cultures; history; understanding of charisma and management in group-social function (leading and practical politics). Theories of cosmology, life, and intelligence with a view to universalization in time and over space and civilizations… Artifact and technologyArtificial Being and dynamic text (see Ideas above). Other Primary Institutional FunctionsOrganizationAdministration, i.e. direction, management of research and action Promotion, i.e. personnel, funds and other assets—search and development, publicity and publication, public and visitor interface… Information SupportComputation and information technology including library and local-wide area networking and internet… Action SupportTravel management and expedition technology. Ancillary FunctionsBuilding maintenance, security, kitchen staff, drivers…. Facilities, Operations, and EquipmentLibraryComputation, Networking, and InformationComputation, electronic and networked information including the internet, networking, and printing… Information network and web servers; personal computers; printers; projectors… Software for documentation, automation, presentation, and publishing… Transportation and ExpeditionMotor vehicles, garage, shop and maintenance… Expedition shop Building and groundsNeedsLand Institute—office space, lecture rooms, dining space and kitchen… Living space—houses and gardens Community meeting Other community functions—market, shops AcquisitionLand, Buildings Build, acquire Own, rent The Community and its DepartmentsInstituteAdministrationResearch and Action—Ideas and TransformationLibrary and InformationInformation, Networking, and ComputationTravel and Expedition Management and TechnologyBuilding and Grounds—Maintenance, Sanitation, and BeautificationTransportation and ExpeditionVehicles Expedition shop KitchenShop and visitor centerCommunityHousingCharisma, Grounding, and Ultimate RealizationShopsEtcSecurityPlanning and DocumentationDesign ApproachDesign follows from the elements and is directly implemented to documentation. SoftwareWord, Excel, and—later—Access Appearance of DocumentsIn the beginning function is more important making the documents eye catching. However, functionality includes layout that is conducive to comprehension and use. DesignCover sheet Personnel Facilities Finances Data sheet PART II. DATABASE DESIGN—EXCEL VERSION Data SheetMission PersonnelLogicLogic—nature and foundation, logical calculi and set theory, mathematical logic Artificial IntelligenceDescription: Artificial Intelligence and Being (hardware, software, wetware, and text), Cognitive Science PhilosophyScienceDescription: physical cosmology and evolutionary biology; physical foundation of civilization of the universe Bio-medicineYogaDynamic yoga, yoga in and of action Spirit guideSpirit guide including Beyul ExpeditionExpedition and travel concept and technology AnthropologyCultural anthropology, history, charismatic influence Primary Institutional PersonnelFounderMay be combined with: Mission LeadershipInstitute and community direction, coordination and planning ManagementResearch and Action Management of Building and Grounds (repeated below) Management of Information Technology (repeated below) Management of Expeditions PromotionPersonnel, funds, and assets—search and development Publicity and publication management Information SupportSystemsAdministration of computation, networking, and information access including LAN, WAN, and internet Includes design, procurement, management of set-up and maintenance TechniciansSetup—hardware and software, troubleshooting, and maintenance LibraryProcurement and management Action SupportExpedition TechniciansProcurement and management of gear and supplies related to mission criteria and personnel physical data Evaluation, readiness, and maintenance of gear and supplies related to specific missions Ancillary FunctionsBuilding and GroundsAcquisition and Management Maintenance Security TransportationAcquisition and Management of Vehicles and Garage: under Building and Grounds Drivers Technicians KitchenAcquisition and Management: under Building and Grounds Procuring supplies Preparation Maintenance: under Building and Grounds or external contractor Community Housing and ShopsUnder Building and Grounds FacilitiesGrounds and PerimeterMain BuildingsOffice space Lecture rooms Kitchen Dining Space Library Computation Expedition shop—gear, supplies, and maintenance Public information, visitation, center, and shop SecurityMay combine with main buildings Motor PoolOffices Garage Shop CommunityHousing and gardens Community meeting place and garden Market, shops Sports building and fields Recreation facilities Equipment, gear Electronic, Electrical, and Mechanical and other AssetsComputation etcInformation and web servers Networks Personal computers Field computers and communication—wide area receiver-transmitters Printers Projectors Software—operating system, office programs, publishing, image management… VehiclesMotor pool and general transport Security Expedition—land, sea, air ExpeditionExpedition gear Cover sheetPersonnelFacilitiesFinancesPART III. Cost Estimation Data Review excel functions (general, business) and references Base year Growth Inflation Depreciation Building and LandCostsBuilding cost—2012: $175 / square foot Building cost—rent—I will go with $1, $3 a month per square foot (Humboldt, San Francisco) Land cost—per acre—is highly variable depending on area, e.g. $115,000 for 10 acres in Junction City, Trinity County, CA; $245,000 for 5 acres in Arcata, Humboldt County, CA; $6995 for 20 acres in Hudspeth County, TX; $1,700,000 for 3 acres in Portola Valley, CA. These prices cannot be labeled typical. Estimating building and land needsOffice space—180 square feet / basic office Kitchen—400 square feet Bathroom—250 square feet Outdoor gear storage—400 square feet Computer Center with office—400 square feet Library with office and 10,000 books—1000 square feet Garage and shop—5000 square feet for 10 vehicles Basic house—1500 square feet Security department—1500 square feet; parking 3500 square feet for 10 vehicles Shop—1500 square feet Land for 10 primary staff plus assistants, roughly 40 staff—70000 square feet of building x 4 = 280000 square feet of land, i.e. nominally 7 acres PersonnelSalary ScheduleSchedule 1—General Schedule (all schedules effective first applicable pay period beginning after March 27, 2013)
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Estimating PayrollBenefits—25% Computer, Network, Server, Receiver-Transmitter, Printer and Projector CostsComputer cost—personal, web / information servers, field computers; networking, local and wide area; wide area receiver-transmitters; printers, projectors ServersServers—network, information, and Internet: $1500 each Local Network—An example with 20 UsersA Network for 20 users One server—$3000 Workstations—$1000 each Laptops—$1000 each Server Software—Microsoft Server Software and 20 licenses—$3000 Microsoft Office—$150 plus $150 upgrade every three years Windows—$100 plus $50 upgrade every three years Backup software and hardware—$1000 Printers—$1000 each Network—router switch, hub, cable etc—$1000 Projectors—$1500 each Field ComputersFully configured—$6000 each (Trenton Systems, Panasonic) Wide Area Receiver-TransmittersPortable satellite modem $1000 to $7000; $7 per megabyte Photovoltaic Computer Charger$100 Satellite Phones$200 (Thurya, Globalstar, Iridium)—$1000 (Iridium 9505A) BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) terminals—$1800-$5000 (Thrane and Thrane, Hughes Network Systems); Internet $7.50 / MB; Voice-$1 / minute Satellite Phone Photovoltaic Charger$150 (SATTRANS) Wilderness Gear and SuppliesGearIndividual—$2500 Renewal30% per year Supplies$200 / individual / week VehiclesTrucks and vans—$20000 each YearYear to be selected |