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“However, if we leave the industrial machinery and their energy-distribution networks and leave them also all the people who have routine jobs operating the industrial machinery and distributing its products, and we take away from all the industrial countries all their ideologies and all the politicians and political machine workers, people would keep right on eating. Possibly getting on a little better than before.”

Quote by R. Buckminster Fuller

Book:Utopia or Oblivion: The Prospects for Humanity

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Utopia or Oblivion: The Prospects for Humanity

This book delves into the potential paths humanity may take, examining the factors that could lead to either a utopian or oblivion-like future. more

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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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