Direction Theory

Direction Theory is a political ideology focused around authoritarian means of changing human behavior.

Doctrines
Direction Theory proposes that human behavior is malleable and can change on a large scale given proper incentive. Building off of this, it requires that an authoritarian system of government is necessary to transition humanity away from violence and toward cooperation.

Direction Theory was first proposed by Lyall Seyler in 1 AL. Seyler, concerned that humanity would not be able to navigate the dangers of the post-Union world, wrote that tight regimentation would be required to train human beings to be cooperative. Seyler asserted that the existence of economic classes was no longer sustainable and that merit should not be rewarded in individuals, but incentivized in all people.

Practically, Direction Theory manifests as lightly authoritarian policies towards labor and class. The UTCE's post-scarcity model is the most identifiable example. In order to access national food banks, citizens of the UTCE are required to be employed by age 18. Individuals outside of employment are allowed limited "pensioner" access to food banks, but see punitive action if they refuse to work. The UTCE Contribution Office monitors the output of employed citizens.

Prevalence
Direction Theory is restricted in practice to the UTCE and its protectorates, although several members of the Lambda Seat are vocal supporters.