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“It seemed that the time would come evolutionarily when humans might have acquired enough knowledge of generalized principles to permit a graduation from class-two (entropically selfish) evolution into class-one (syntropically cooperative) evolution, thereafter making all the right moves for all the right reasons.”

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R. Buckminster Fuller

R. Buckminster Fuller, born on July 12, 1895, and died on July 1, 1983, was an American architect, designer, inventor, and philosopher. Known for his unique architectural ideas and contributions to sustainable development, Fuller is best known for his Dymaxion House and Geodesic Dome. His design philosophy emphasized efficiency, simplicity, and sustainability, having a profound impact on modern architecture and design. more

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