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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.

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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.

Max Neef

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)

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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

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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:


  • Insulation of windows and semi transparent roofs
  • Squash and Tennis rackets
  • A thickening agent for paints and cosmetics
  • Aerogel Blankets
  • Cleaning up of oil spills (Apparently, not good enough for BP)
  • Electrochemical double layer supercapacitors (Whatever those may be)

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

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