Jacque Fresco (1916–2017)

The first thought about Venus Project is always "it seems too beautiful to be reliable" and I think this is mostly right. I agree with Jacque on many issues! I like his ideas and drawings. I agree on negative and damaging effects of our political and monetary systems. I watched his lectures and read this book, but I didn't understand how the world can convert into resource based economy? Where is the path to follow. OK let's spread the word, it's important, but then? as far as I noticed he has no vision of definite path which leads to his dream world. And problems seems too serious through the road of Resource based economy. The whole wealth of the planet is in the hands of a few percent of world population. they are powerful and there's not in their interest to share this wealth to anyone. To realize a project like this we need unprecedented coordination and loyalty among people of the earth. We need long term vision beyond our national interests. We must be very smart and fearless. Unfortunately, such people are very few. We still are moved by tribalism, greed, fear, religious fundamentalism, magic and prejudice. The scales of venus project are too big for now.
Also, I have one question that I think is left unanswered - The motivation of ordinary worker. if there's no money, what motivates a worker to do uncreative and boring job? Fresco said in lectures that, every repetitive work will be done by machines and creative jobs don't need any additional motivation. I can hardly imagine the world in this current developmental stage where there's absolutely no need any repetitive and boring jobs.In the future I think it's possible, but today? or in the near future? I don't think so.
But I think it's worth to begin the discussion. Maybe someday this project will look more reliable and real.… (altro)