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Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: _Stefan_ on 03/05/2007 09:39:45
http://www.thevenusproject.com/intro_main/mission.htm

What are your thoughts?
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Ben6789 on 03/05/2007 13:15:34
I don't understand, is that saying to move to Venus?
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: paul.fr on 03/05/2007 14:36:11
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The Venus Project presents a bold, new direction for humanity that entails nothing less than the total redesign of our culture. There are many people today who are concerned with the serious problems that face our modern society: unemployment, violent crime, replacement of humans by technology, over-population and a decline in the Earth's ecosystems. As you will see, The Venus Project is dedicated to confronting all of these problems by actively engaging in the research, development, and application of workable solutions. Through the use of innovative approaches to social awareness, educational incentives, and the consistent application of the best that science and technology can offer directly to the social system, The Venus Project offers a comprehensive plan for social reclamation in which human beings, technology, and nature will be able to coexist in a long-term, sustainable state of dynamic equilibrium.


whilst i like their futuristic designs, i just don't see it working.
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: another_someone on 03/05/2007 14:38:03
They want your money to help build a utopia (nothing to do with Venus, except it seems to be a useful tag - not even sure if they are referring to the planet or the goddess of carnal love).

No different from numerous religious sects, except they don't involve God in their sales pitch.

That at least is my superficial judgement when looking at the site - if someone can convince me otherwise, I am willing to listen, but will not be easy to persuade.
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: paul.fr on 03/05/2007 14:42:15
Quote from: another_someone on 03/05/2007 14:38:03
They want your money to help build a utopia (nothing to do with Venus, except it seems to be a useful tag - not even sure if they are referring to the planet or the goddess of carnal love).

No different from numerous religious sects, except they don't involve God in their sales pitch.

That at least is my superficial judgement when looking at the site - if someone can convince me otherwise, I am willing to listen, but will not be easy to persuade.

you do get a free screensaver, George. Personally, i am writing a cheque right now.
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Karen W. on 03/05/2007 15:41:09
Interesting nice designs..I like some of the looks! LOL
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Ben6789 on 03/05/2007 16:26:13
I'm not much for style..

Oh well, i've no sweat over it as long as it doesn't interfere with my connections.
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Ben6789 on 03/05/2007 16:27:54
Creating a utopia is impossible, there will always be evil people and their followers.
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Karen W. on 03/05/2007 16:44:05
That is true, all humans are different then one another!
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Ben6789 on 03/05/2007 16:44:49
Thank goodness.  [:)]
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Karen W. on 03/05/2007 16:48:33
YES INDEDY! How boring would that be if we were all alike?
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Ben6789 on 03/05/2007 16:49:12
I can't imagine.
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Karen W. on 03/05/2007 17:07:37
I am glad we are not!
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Ben6789 on 03/05/2007 18:03:54
Yah, or me an  anthony would actually agree, then it would be no fun. [:)] [:P]
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Karen W. on 04/05/2007 02:37:15
LOL LOL!
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Ben6789 on 04/05/2007 13:21:33
well, to actually make this thread interesting... 

Let's be random!

I'mananlien.
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Karen W. on 04/05/2007 14:54:57
You are???
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Ben6789 on 04/05/2007 14:56:06
Haven't i said that already? Was sure i did..oh well. [8D]
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Karen W. on 04/05/2007 14:58:24
 Can you prove it?
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Ben6789 on 04/05/2007 15:02:43
That would be a long story.
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Karen W. on 04/05/2007 15:10:19
OK.. go ahead..message me the long story!
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Karen W. on 04/05/2007 15:11:27
How long ago did you tell me. I am sorry I missed it!
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Ben6789 on 04/05/2007 15:20:53
Okay sooo, this story is crazy so i'm gonna need you to open your mind.

It all starts as an average day of school until i get to english class. We had to do a play and ours was about aliens. I mimicked and alien voice so well, my classmate thought i was an alien. I just laughed.

Then came art class. We were doing batik's but we were low on wax so the art teacher broke a candle apart and melted it for extra wax. The fumes smelled nice so i kept smelling them till i was completley out of it.

Next thing i know i'm in an alley with a guy whose t-shirt says "I ♥ NY" on it. So i thinks, "Oh, i'm in New York...Holy crap i'm in New York! I tryed to steady myself against the wall, and i went right through it. I stumbled through a wall. Well, i ended up in an abandoned bank that was a hide out for theives. I was in the vault. I looked through the door and saw them coming with their loot to the vault. I realized i could see heat, and through walls. I tried my wall phasing power again and walked through the wall.

Rest of the story, i basically stayed in NY for a few days, learned how to sell contraband, and got some connections and a cell phone. I somehow got back to Ft. Jennings and my life is normal again. 
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Karen W. on 04/05/2007 15:28:58
Nice story! Maybe you could tell me another that I might understand?
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Ben6789 on 04/05/2007 15:30:28
Didn't understand that? I thought i explained it reasonably well.

It wasn't a story it's true! [8D]
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Karen W. on 04/05/2007 15:35:06
Can you tell me something helpful. Sometimes I am gulible and lately skeptical.
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Karen W. on 04/05/2007 15:46:57
Were you worried about a reaction?  I missed a lot somewhere. Did you?
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Ben6789 on 04/05/2007 16:21:57
eh? now i don't understand.
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Karen W. on 04/05/2007 17:21:11
Me neither thats my point.. Your first comment today confused me a lot! LOL Whats new?
Title: Resource Based Economy - The Venus Project - What do you think??
Post by: Ben6789 on 04/05/2007 19:22:13
Nothing same old boring stuff