[Ailist] The Zietgeist Movement and Venus Project

[Sue James]

Hi Cheri

Thank you for this update and information about the Zeitgeist project.

Some time ago, I watched the DVD "Future By Design" and was very much 
inspired by it - both the ideas it contained, and the passion and 
lifelong commitment of Jaque Fresco himself.

At the time I bookmarked websites related to his work, including the 
Venus Project. But, as so often is the case with websites we collect I 
guess, it has languished in a long list of sites I've not revisited for 
some time! :-) The Zeitgeist project is a new addition, so I'm delighted 
to have the 'heads up' from you to revisit the Venus Project.

The goals of the Zeitgeist movement are positive indeed. And, while I 
have as yet only read the "Activist Orientation Guide" (the pdf you 
attached) quickly (I'll go back to it and read it with more attention 
later) it does indeed highlight an 'incredible pathway forward' that 
carries our thinking way outside current reality to envisage a world 
where "abundance, joy, peace and enough for everone" are the norm.

I do admit to a few "wriggly moments" when I read the book though ... 
where the language used used just didn't quite resonate for me. :-)

One small example .. under "Tips for Spreading Awareness" (p 82) the 
last two dot points were:
-Continually expose the corruption of our current system, publicly.
-Contact existing "activism" groups, such as the ACLU and Greenpeace, 
and try to explain to them how their efforts, while very noble, are not 
going to solve any of the major social problems, for they are not 
addressing root causes.

There were also several other spots where the language used rang bells 
of negativity for me - hence the 'wriggle-effect'.  Even the word 
"Acitivist" in the book's title contains negative connotations for me. 
It so often implies 'doing battle' and fighting *against' something, 
rather than what I believe is the spirit of AI - ie bringing all voices 
into the room and finding the 'higher ground' beyond conflicting interests.

However I'm very happy to be corrected on these assumptions, which may 
be entirely off beam and a reflection of my own biases ... anyone? :-)

Apart from this 'wriggle effect' I am very much in support of what the 
Venus and Zeitgeist projects are aiming to achieve, and the new way of 
thinking they espouse, if we are to co-create a better world for all.

Warmly
Sue

Sue James
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Cheri Torres wrote:
> I've just learned about the Venus Project and would like to encourage
> everyone to look into it.  I'm attaching a short book that offers an
> incredible pathway forward. With our monetry-based economy about to
> collapse, this is an opportunity to step into a resource-based economy of
> abundance, joy, peace, and enough for everyone. The world in which AI is the
> norm!!
> Please take the time to read through this, check on the project and consider
> how you and the work you do might support our moving towards this before it
> all ends in tears!
>
> An interview with Jacques Fresco
> http://magazine.chictoday.com/issue023/therealityoffantasy/therealityoffantasy.php
>
> The Venus Project Website:
> http://www.thevenusproject.com
>
> If anyone is already involved, I would appreciate hearing what you are doing
> and how it is going.
> Thanks,
> Cheri
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