Tuesday, November 12, 2013

The Venus Project

AIMS AND PROPOSALS

AIMS AND PROPOSALS

The Venus Project proposes a system in which automation and technology would be intelligently integrated into an overall holistic socioeconomic design where the primary function would be to maximize the quality of life rather than profit.

TOURS

TOURS

Join us on a tour of the Research Center and meet the founders of The Venus Project

CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

"If technology does not liberate all people for the pursuit of higher aspirations in human achievement, then all its technical potential will be meaningless."

CITIES IN THE SEA

CITIES IN THE SEA

A global system of these structures can easily accommodate many millions of people and relieve the land based population pressures. They can provide the inhabitants with information and serve as natural sea aquariums without artificially enclosing marine life.

RESEARCH CENTER

RESEARCH CENTER

What is The Venus Project?

The Venus Project proposes an alternative vision of what the future can be if we apply what we already know in order to achieve a sustainable new world civilization. It calls for a straightforward redesign of our culture in which the age-old inadequacies of war, poverty, hunger, debt and unnecessary human suffering are viewed not only as avoidable, but as totally unacceptable. Anything less will result in a continuation of the same catalogue of problems inherent in today's world. Today many people believe what is needed is a higher sense of ethical standards and the enactment of international laws to assure a sustainable global society.

SUPPORT US ON KICKSTARTER

A Heartfelt Thank You For All Your Pledges So Far
We appreciate the generous response to our Kickstarter appeal. We're amazed how positive the response has been. We met our funding goal in only 3 days!!
Since Kickstarter funding is "all or nothing" we set our original goal as conservatively as possible. Since we have surpassed that goal, Kickstarter now allows "stretch goals" which are funding targets that go beyond the original amount.
We have set two “stretch goals". The first one is $55,000 which will enable us to acquire professional music and post edit including color grading. The other is a very ambitious $75,000. Having additional animations done would greatly enhance this presentation and could be possible if we reach this level. After all we have over 4 thousand of Jacque Fresco’s concept drawings and blueprints to pick from. Also professional marketing is important for a successful film and with this goal it would be within reach.
In any event, we'll do the best we can to make an exceptional documentary that we hope you find engaging as well as educational. We will keep our backers informed with updates and let us know if you have any questions. The amount we ultimately receive will determine how far we can take this documentary series.
Please keep circulating the link and keep urging friends and family to support this important effort. Thank you all for your support.

Audio slides presentation Featured at BBC News Technology

Below is a short summary of the article:
Is it possible to create a radically different society? One where material possessions are unnecessary, where buildings are created in factories, where mundane jobs are automated?
Would you want to live in a city where the main aim of daily life is to improve personal knowledge, enjoy hobbies, or solve problems that could be common to all people in order to improve the standard of living for everyone?
Some may think it is idealistic, but 97-year old architect Jacque Fresco is convinced his vision of the future is far better than how we live today.
- BBC News
Click here to watch the presentation (will open in new window)

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Presented here is a straightforward approach to the redesign of a culture, in which the age-old inadequacies of war, poverty, hunger, debt, and unnecessary human suffering are viewed not only as avoidable, but totally unacceptable. This new social and economic design works towards eliminating the underlying causes that are responsible for many of our problems. But, they cannot be eliminated within the framework of the present monetary system and political establishment. The ultimate survival of the human species depends upon planning on a global scale and to cooperatively seek out new alternatives with a relative orientation for improved social arrangements.
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    Tomorrow's cities: How the Venus Project is redesigning the future
    Is it possible to create a radically different society? One where material possessions are unnecessary, where buildings are created in factories, where mundane jobs are automated? Would you want to live in a city where the main aim of daily life is to...
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  • 13 May 2013Young Adult Book, Rings of Venus
    Young Adult Book, Rings of Venus
    Written with the cooperation of Jacque Fresco and Roxanne Meadows of the Venus Project, The Rings of Venus creates the world of the future as envisioned by Jacque Fresco in an adventure and science fiction novel for young adults. The book also invites adults...
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  • 13 May 2013The best that money can't buy (Greek version)
    The best that money can't buy (Greek version)
    The First presentation of "The best that money can't buy" (Greek version) in BIOS, Thursday, December 29, 2011 - 20:00 hours The "Pangea" non-profit organization representing The Venus Project in Greece, organizes the first presentation of the book by Jacque...
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  • 13 May 2013TVPMagazine now online
    TVPMagazine now online
    We are proud to announce that our new official TVPMagazine is now online, and you can check it out at www.tvpmagazine.com The First issue is filled with Essays, Interviews, Scientific & Technical news, and much more... This monthly magazine is a rich...
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  • 13 May 2013Article on TVP at grantkidney.com
    Article on TVP at grantkidney.com
    Grant J. Kidney — The following is my exclusive interview with the Venus Project, a group dedicated to ending war, poverty, and politics via the intelligent application of humanity’s best technologies. For over 75 years, Venus Project director Jacque Fresco...
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  • 13 May 2013Article on TVP at landarchs.com
    Article on TVP at landarchs.com
    As the modern issues of global warming and the economic crisis continue to escalate, people are trying to find solutions to delay negative effects or entirely alter the source of the problem. Most don’t want to face the facts. Temporary solutions are a...
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  • 14 March 2013Paradise or Oblivion
    Paradise or Oblivion
    The documentary is now available for download via torrent. IMPORTANT NOTE!: The film on Disc A and Disc B are identical. The only change is that they have different language subtitles. Buy the DVD Disc A [Torrent] Disk A Subtitles - English | Afrikaans |...
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Designs by Jacque Fresco, The Venus Project ©
Models and Photos by Jacque Fresco & Roxanne Meadows
3D Renderings by supporters of The Venus Project

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