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“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”

Quote by R. Buckminster Fuller

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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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Source: Mystery and Manners: Occasional Prose

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Book:Atlas Shrugged

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