Satyajit Dey

System is a nice word, as long as it is a natural system and participation is voluntary. How much I appreciate the systems in place, when I am walking in lonely woods or enjoying delicious food in a large conference. Everything is happening spontaneously and very smoothly.

Lets come to the point, I think all our rage towards the system has something in common, these are mostly forceful systems, where participation is mostly not by choice. Actually, designing a system is a very critical task. Understanding of each part and their reaction to dynamics is crucial to the success of the system.

Voluntary systems keep refining themselves to the satisfaction of beneficiaries otherwise they will die. But, forceful systems has the luxury of continuing irrespective of beneficiary satisfaction, when inputs are secured though use of force.

My agony on the System in India is more of omission than commission. I cry for organisations which were never allowed to be born.

How many people cried when private sector was not allowed to operate in telecom, until we witnessed mobile revolution. I feel the pain when I cant enjoy a nice smoke or a drink amidst peaceful music. System till decides whom should we buy electricity from even if shortage is the only abundance.

Some people appreciate the accomplishment of systems so much that they want to put more and more systems in place to take human society to what they think is the best. But they fail to recognize that the impressive systems are voluntary and forceful systems have a limit of delivery.

Thus I think we should promote all good voluntary systems and eliminate all forceful government systems to the essential minimum. Free competition is the long term solution which enables voluntary systems to mature, refine and innovate to keep going. This leaves behind millions of satisfied beneficiaries along the way.