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“There's no such thing as designing the perfect utopian city. Everything is subject to change. There are no final frontiers.”

Quote by Jacque Fresco

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Jacque Fresco was a futurist, born on March 13, 1916, and passed away on May 18, 2017. He is known for his unique futurist ideas and contributions to sustainable development. more

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