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Algorithm for Writing New Global Myths for Nature-related Problems by Mythologist Willi Paul & Planetshifter.com
Algorithm for Writing New Global Myths for Nature-related Problems by Mythologist Willi Paul & Planetshifter.com

START: Are you concerned with the impact of human behavior on Nature?

[ STEP 1 ] Does this involve ancient Gods and their family conflicts?

{ IF YES: STOP! This is a CLASSIC MYTH and is not supported by this algorithm }

{ If NO, proceed to STEP 2 }

[ STEP 2 ] Does this involve a current Nature-related problem involving one or more of the following?

{ If YES - Select one problem and proceed from the following list }

Climate change
Species extinction
Destruction of habitat
Trophy Hunting
Ocean Pollution
Corrupt Conservation and Land Development

{ add problem here }

[ STEP 4 ] What are the key symbols, alchemies, artifacts and archetypes associated with the selected problem?

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[ STEP 5 ] Explore the following community values from Permaculture and Transition including:

earth care, people care and fair share

locally owned and run regenerative economic and energy systems

[ STEP 6 ] How do these values inform your selected problem?

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[ STEP 7 ] Search and List Key Groups and their Mission Statements that support your problem

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[ STEP 8 ] Consider and incorporate the following Elements of New Mythology into your new myth:

Para-normal phenomenon
Universal struggles and messages
Nature is Sacred
Environmental and Sound Archetypes
Threat of apocalypse
Digital - Non-Digital Collision
Future/ Sci Fi-based

{ add answer here }

[ STEP 9 ] Write the New Myth

Part One - Complete the Journey Map:

Symbols >
Environmental Archetypes >
New Stories >
Sound Archetypes >
New Myths (Film Score, Music Video & Documentary) >
New Symbols >

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Part Two - Who are the main characters?

Describe:

The scene(s)
The Initiation
The journey
The community heroes
Explain the Conflict and the Climax

Describe:

The resolution
The moral
The mythic meaning(s)

{ add new myth here }

[ STEP 10 ] Save the notes as a PDF and Print

[ STEP 11 ] Format the new myth for web and share with family and community via oral or online channels

[ STEP 12 ] END PROGRAM