Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth

Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth

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A seminal work by Buckminster Fuller, where he presents his vision for humanity's future, advocating for a more efficient and sustainable use of Earth's resources. He introduces concepts like 'Spaceship Earth' and the 'trim tab' as metaphors for how small, strategic actions can lead to significant changes in complex systems.

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Are you familiar with Buckminster Fuller? Yes. The udaloop. The udaloop. Most people say the geodisic dome. Well, he's one of my heroes and um credible inventor, philosopher, humanitarian. It's called the Einstein of our time back in the 90s. My dog's name is Buckminister. Um so he's the one who distinguish trimmed him.

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Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth
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"The speaker mentions Buckminster Fuller as a hero and discusses his concept of the 'trim tab.' While no specific book is named, 'Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth' is one of Fuller's most influential works that encapsulates his philosophical and practical ideas, including the idea of leverage and efficiency, which the 'trim tab' metaphor illustrates."

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