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The lives of most men and women are blighted by problems they cannot solve. Many events in our lives are the result of things beyond our control. While it is comforting to think, “I’m in charge,” in truth most changes effected by individuals are very limited in scope.

— Jacque Fresco Designing the Future (2007)

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Our times demand the declaration of the world's resources as the common heritage of all people.

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Science and education, when devoid of a social conscience or environmental and human concern, are meaningless.

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When education and resources are available to all without a price tag, there will be no limit to human potential.

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People will continue to search for answers to universal and perplexing problems. But to find meaningful answers, one must first know what questions to ask.

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Yet at every turn, vested interests (those who have the most to gain in keeping things the way they are) oppose even technological changes... And so it goes.

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