[Ailist] The Zietgeist Movement and Venus Project

[Cheri Torres]

Sue,
I agree with and resonate with your misgivings.  Another misgiving I have
has to do with all decisions being made by computers.  I think this material
is wonderful when it comes to the physical/material world, and i would not
want to exclude multi-dimensions which we have access to.  I think our
consciousness is continually evolving and this is perhaps only the next step
forward.

Ultimately--what excites me about this our capacity for abundance through
technology if we can just get the out of our own way.

Cheri

On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 8:37 PM, Sue James <mail at bjseminars.com.au> wrote:

>  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 Frescohttp://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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Cheri B. Torres, Ph.D.
Collaborative-by-Design
Asheville, NC
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