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Hi there Reinhard (yes this was meant for the whole group!)

I'd like to get some discussion going on this forum. I've been very
impressed by the Everyday Systems: shovelglove, Urban Ranger and NoS - 
and
would be interested in some of the thinking behind them.

As far as I can see, they are based on simplicity, the key principles being:

simplicity
minimal investment of time, money (and effort)
integration with normal life
habit.

The aim is to solve common problems faced by individuals in western
economies in the 21st century - lack of real functional exercise (basically
aerobic but also the strength/endurance addressed by shovelglove) and poor
diet / overeating.

You have mentioned that there are other systems under development......what
are they tackling?

I'd be interested in thinking about how the axioms of the systems can be
applied to other problems beyond exercise and diet. What are my other
problems?

I'm not sure, but try

finances - saving, investment
general thrift
reading e.g study, research for work etc
writing - minimising the time spent on writing basic reports for work
Storage - I live in a small flat (apartment in US English)
relationships - er. ask my girlfriend about my "issues" there.....

These are not necessarily the major areas of challenge, more I'm trying 
to
think of areas where the "Everyday axioms" could be applied.

So, what do you think? Where do the systems go next?

Chris Highcock
(UK)