People are, in general, rude, arrogant and tend to believe their own ideas. In short, we stink. But there is a simple solution: calling kids names.
Imagine a world where your name reflects your nature. For example, I might be called Fuzzy, Bad-Idea Man. Now here is the kicker: a child’s name changes based on their behavior. No one wants to be called Dumb Rabbit Tickler. Or Bad-At-Math or Chews like a Cow.
The names keep changing until the kid’s personality sticks. Initially, they might be Booger Eater Stink Toes. But they grow and learn and become Loyal Good Listener. That is a person I want to know. They bettered themselves, they redeemed themselves, and they are now useful for society.
What about the kid that grows up to be Fake McLieFace? Well, now his or her trial will be really simple: GUILTY.
Boom! Instant savings. We can lay off most of the cops and judges.
But how does this work? There is a philosophy that says we each hide behind a persona. This persona morphs as you interact with other people. That is, you are not the same person to your mom as you are to your friends. We are all liars. This is bad for society.
With contextual names, there are no lies. Our names are our truth.
Society would be cleaned up over night. Can you imagine electing Philandering Corrupt Billionaire? Nope! And if you get stuck with a bad name? Well, Baron Von Asks-Shit-Questions, stop making this my problem, it’s yours.
