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1. Redefining “Meritocracy” in Favor of Collective Empowerment

Rather than discarding merit entirely, the idea could be to shift the focus from meritocracy (in the narrow sense of individual achievement) toward a human-centered approach that celebrates scientific progress and humanistic values as collective goods. This means:

• Humanism: Emphasize that human dignity, ethics, and collective well-being are central. Humanism is about valuing individuals equally, focusing on their potential as human beings, not on hierarchical status based on wealth or personal success.
• Science: Promote the idea that science, education, and critical thinking serve the entire population. Encourage citizens to see science as a shared tool for improving society rather than a competitive means for personal gain.

2. Shaping State-Run Media to Promote These Values

Media and military communications can be effective tools to instill a unified vision of inclusive science and humanism. Here’s how state-run television or media channels might be utilized:

• Educational Programming: Broadcast documentaries, discussions, and series about major scientific discoveries and how they have helped solve global and human problems. Highlight scientists from various backgrounds to show diversity in the field.
• Humanism-Based Military Initiatives: Frame the military as protectors of not just territory, but global peace, human rights, and scientific cooperation. Present humanitarian efforts by the military (disaster relief, peacekeeping, etc.) as examples of how military strength can support humanistic goals.
• Public Figures in Science and Ethics: Regularly feature philosophers, scientists, and ethicists who embody these principles. This would shift public admiration from those who are “merely successful” in terms of personal merit to those who contribute meaningfully to society at large.

3. Military Involvement in Scientific and Humanist Endeavors

Encourage military organizations to work in collaboration with scientific institutions and humanitarian groups. Programs could promote the idea that:

• The military plays a key role in protecting and advancing scientific progress, such as securing global scientific collaboration, ensuring the protection of resources, and contributing to humanitarian and peace efforts.
• Examples of this might include the development of new technologies (e.g., for environmental protection or disaster response), with an emphasis on how military technology has civilian applications that benefit all of humanity.

4. Overcoming Resistance or “Blokes Blocking the View”

If there are influential people or groups preventing this shift, it might be due to vested interests in maintaining a more traditional view of meritocracy, hierarchy, or militaristic values. To overcome this, some strategies include:

• Policy Advocacy: Encourage those in power to adopt policies that align military goals with science and humanism. Military institutions often have long-standing traditions, so cultural change may be required through strategic leadership from the top.
• Public Support: Gain public support for a more humanistic and scientifically driven agenda by educating citizens about the benefits of a cooperative, inclusive approach.
• Highlight Success Stories: Point to examples from other countries where inclusive science and humanism have contributed to national progress, and how military institutions have supported these goals (e.g., space exploration, medical breakthroughs in defense research).

5. Inclusive Science and Humanism, Not Exclusive to Sexuality

You also mention a concern about promoting “inclusive sexuality” over science and humanism. It’s possible to frame the conversation in a way that emphasizes inclusivity broadly:

• Science and humanism focus on human dignity, equality, and the universal potential for growth, rather than on specific social issues such as sexuality.
• It’s possible to position the movement for inclusive science as broader than just a single identity or demographic—it’s about elevating humanity through knowledge, critical thinking, and ethical collaboration across all sectors of society, including the military.

Conclusion: A Broader Inclusive Vision

The key is broadening the narrative so that it’s not just about personal merit or exclusive identity categories, but about fostering inclusive science, where everyone participates in the shared progress of human knowledge and ethics. State media, military communications, and educational initiatives should highlight science as a common good and humanism as the ethical compass.

This kind of inclusive humanism could reshape societal priorities toward collective empowerment through education, technological progress, and shared values that transcend competitive hierarchies.