R. Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983)

Bucky Fuller, inventor of the geodesic dome, the dymaxion map and many other tools of value to the world. Namesake of a family of molecules, the fullerenes. These molecules so resemble his geodesic models they are commonly referred to as Buckyballs. His legacy represents a great hope for humanity.

The World Game Institute
The Institute promotes Bucky's World Game. Using resource databases and simulating world organizations, the Game demonstrates that there is enough for all.
R. Buckminster Fuller on PBS
From PBS American Masters Series, Buckminster Fuller: Thinking Out Loud.
The Bucky Fuller Virtual Institute
Collection of references to all kinds of Fuller resources.

More Bucky * Bucky * Enough For All * FAQ *
* Universe * Synergetics * Great Pirates *
* Geodesic Domes * Fullerenes * Dymaxion Map *
* Brainstorming Bucky * Buckyballs * World Energy Grid *

Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology is molecular manufacturing, building one atom at a time.

"Nanotechnology will reverse the harm done by the industrial revolution".
- Dr. Richard Smalley -

Nanothinc
Commercial site with lots of links.
* Definition of Nanotechnology * Nano Tools *
* Nanoconvergence * Nano Medicine *
Foresight Institute
Their goal is to guide emerging technologies to improve the human condition.
Brad Hein's Nonotechnology Page
Great page with links to most of the major sites.
Engines of Creation by Eric Drexler
Read this book (on the Web) to get an idea of what is possible.
Nanotechnology in Science Fiction
Lots of nanotechnology in science fiction.

More Nano * Institute for Molecular Manufacturing * Scientific American * * Nano Technology Magazine * Small is Beautiful * * The Hedonistic Imperative * Nanotechnology in Manufacturing *

Organizations Building a Better Future

Principia Cybernetica Web
Developing a philosophy of the future.

* Overview * Evolution *
* Systems Theory * Cybernetic Technology * Cyberspace * Memetics * Evolution of Cooperation *
* Global Brain * Related Links
World Transformation
The overall theme here is to make the world a better place.
* Whole Systems * New Civilization Network *
* Spiritual Evolution * The Global Ideas Bank *

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Last updated: 12/19/98
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