Equity According to the Concept of Equity Based Development

Summary

This video explores the concept of equity through the lens of Equity-Based Development (EBD). It discusses the philosophical underpinnings of existence, distinguishing between material and immaterial existences, and how they interact. The video delves into the nature of equity, fairness in processes, and justice in distribution, emphasizing the balance within the universe's system. It also touches on the impact of breaking natural laws and the role of intelligent beings, particularly humans, in maintaining or disrupting this balance. The discussion concludes with a call for fairness and sustainability in all human actions.

Takeaways

• 📊 Equity-Based Development (EBD) is a philosophical model focused on balancing material and immaterial existences.
• 📚 The model highlights the importance of understanding both material and immaterial existences, using examples like the law of Pythagoras to illustrate immaterial existence.
• 🌌 Material existence includes anything detectable by the five senses, while immaterial existence influences life but cannot be detected by these senses.
• 💡 Energy is considered material because it can be detected, whereas concepts like knowledge are immaterial.
• 🔄 The interactions between material and immaterial existences are governed by four principles: inside-outside, interdependence, intelligent-non-intelligent, and superior-inferior.
• 🤖 Immaterial existence is deemed superior to material existence due to its independence from space and time.
• 🌍 The universe is considered a system with interconnected material and immaterial existences that work in balance.
• ⚖️ Equity, according to EBD, is fairness in the process and justice in the distribution within the system, ensuring that all elements fulfill their roles properly.
• 🌱 Sustainability is tied to equity; when all elements are balanced and laws are unbroken, the system is sustainable.
• ⚠️ Humans and possibly jinns are unique in their ability to break natural laws, leading to disruptions like climate change.

Q & A

What is Equity-Based Development (EBD) according to Sugiri's 2009 model?

Equity-Based Development (EBD) is a model that considers both material and immaterial existences and their interactions within a system. It emphasizes fairness in processes and justice in the distribution of outcomes within the universe, taking into account the interdependence of all existences.

Why is something that our five senses cannot detect still considered an existence?

An existence is considered even if undetectable by our five senses because it influences our lives in natural ways. This includes immaterial existences like knowledge, which, although cannot be seen or touched, still profoundly affects us.

Can you provide an example of an immaterial existence?

An example of an immaterial existence is the law of Pythagoras (c² = a² + b²). This mathematical principle exists beyond time and space, applying universally to all right-angle triangles, despite being undetectable by our five senses.

What is the difference between material and immaterial existences in terms of their interactions?

Material existences can be detected by our senses and include physical objects like rocks and trees. Immaterial existences, such as knowledge and laws, cannot be sensed directly but influence material existences. The interactions between them are governed by principles such as interdependence and superiority of immaterial over material existences.

What does it mean when the script says that 'immaterial existence is superior to material existence'?

Immaterial existence is considered superior because it doesn't require space or time to exist and often governs the behavior of material existences. For example, the law of Pythagoras, an immaterial existence, dictates the relationships within a physical triangle.

What was there before the existence of the universe according to the script?

Before the existence of the universe, which is considered a material existence, there must have been an immaterial existence. This immaterial existence, independent of space and time, is identified as the ultimate existence, often referred to as God or a similar concept.

How does science relate to immaterial existence according to the script?

The script suggests that science, though traditionally focused on material existences like matter and energy, is itself an immaterial existence. For science to be complete, it must integrate the study of immaterial existences alongside material ones.

What does 'equity' mean in the context of Sugiri's philosophical thought?

Equity in Sugiri's context refers to the fair process of interactions and the just distribution of outcomes within a system. It ensures that all elements in the universe, both material and immaterial, work together in balance to achieve the system's goals.

How can the balance of the universe be disrupted?

The balance of the universe can be disrupted when laws governing the interactions between elements are broken. This disruption can occur when intelligent existences like humans fail to fulfill their roles correctly, leading to imbalances such as climate change.

What role do intelligent and non-intelligent existences play in the system of the universe?

Intelligent existences, such as humans, have the ability to influence and potentially disrupt the balance of the universe by breaking natural laws. Non-intelligent existences, both material and immaterial, operate within these laws and cannot disrupt the system on their own.