The Venus Project
What would happen if we could reboot our society? What if we could architect a new society that is not based on money, but on the availability and sustainability of natural resources. Jacque talks in-depth about how we can create a better, cleaner, and more symbiotic relationship between mankind and the earth. Check out http://www.thevenusproject.com/ for more information about Jacque Fresco´s vision of the future.
We salute you Jacque! 21 out of 21 Guns.
Open Source Ecology
This technology has got me thinking about its potential impact for a while now. Open Source Ecology, and the Global Village Construction Set is as much a system of inter-operable machines, as it is an enabler for pretty much every need in Manfred Max-Neef’s Human Needs and Human-scale development matrix.
If you are sick and tired of the way your society works, you can now create one yourself with the help of some people. I reckon that the threshold for building a small sustainable settlement is pretty low in a third world country. Just hire some cheap manual labor and leave your own cultural footprint for generations to come. Even if your village won’t ever make it to a high population count, the next Indus Valley civilization may be yours!
I give it 19 out of 21 Guns.
(Source: openfarmtech.org)
Vega Rap
I always thought there was something funny about Vega when I played Street Fighter II as a kid. This video finally reveals the true nature of this metrosexual narcissistic version of Edward Scissorhands. Just remember kids, handsome fighters never lose battles!
10/21 Guns
AEROGEL
This video crossed my path earlier this week. I thought it was amazing so I took a look at its applications. Apparently, this material can be found in:
The main use of this material seems to be insulation. If next Christmas is going to be as cold as the last one, I know what I want from Santa in 2011!
8/21 Guns
