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On the contrary, my mind is constantly open and I've read quite a bit. But what I've read generally falls into three categories:
Totally hand-wavey, concerned more with guiding principles than actionable models. No attempt is made to describe how to devise a non-hierarchical system that fulfills the needs of the people.
Delusional, based entirely on people suddenly being way more cooperative and efficient in group decisions than they've ever actually been observed to be en masse.
Inconsequential, "non-hierarchical" is abstracted so far that most modern democracies could be described as such after relatively minor reform. These seem the most practical to me, like the proponents actually considered the mechanics of how the system would work in the material world.
I'm not trying to dismiss it, but everything I've read either makes it sound like a fantasy, or a minor change.
Again, humans are incredibly co-operative, but we've all been subject to brainwashing from childhood against our better natures. We can act against that brainwashing. It absolutely requires a social revolution - we need to be honest about our society and culture. If you think co-operation is delusional, I'd recommend learning a bit about paleolithic and neolithic human societies.
Anyways, I'm sure you won't change your mind, the brainwashing is real, I get it, it's tough. As long as you're anti-capitalist, that's fine with me, you'll get there.
Paleolithic and neolithic societies didn't have millions of people. The small percentage of greedy people becomes a much greater problem at that scale.
I find it pretty offensive that you can't conceive of any disagreement that isn't the result of brainwashing. It's extremely counterproductive
There is no productive conversation to be had. I've stated my case and you've stated yours. I'm convinced I'm right, you're convinced that you're right. There's nothing I can do to change your mind. I'm not insulting you or whatever, it's just the reality of the situation. Your beliefs are built from your experiences and you believe that humans can't put aside greed to co-operate. It's sad that you believe that, but I'm unable to change it. Only you can do that, and I'm not seeing any interest, you just want what you currently believe to be correct, and to not have to change your world view. I understand that because I've been in the same place. I can only hope something I've said has taken root in your mind and will sprout some time in the future.
Right but you equally aren't interested in changing your worldview. I also used to believe the things you did. Why do you assume it's me that's brainwashed and not you? I changed my mind because of interacting with people in many contexts. I've witnessed them be selfish, lazy, combative, for no reason other than emotional response.
The fact that you're so stubborn proves my point. Here we are, you refusing to cooperate to find new ground, unwilling to believe that my perspective comes from experience and not propaganda. It's ironic. How do you expect an entire civilization to cooperate if you can't find common ground in a simple conversation?