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==About this Knowledgebase == | ==About this Knowledgebase == | ||
| − | === | + | === Continuous Growth in a Finite Planet === |
| − | The basic common denominator mission of movements and projects of the likes of [[The Zeitgeist Movement]], [[The Venus Project]], [[The Free World Charter]], [[The RBE10K Project]], is to prevent the collapse | + | The basic common denominator mission of movements and projects of the likes of [[The Zeitgeist Movement]], [[The Venus Project]], [[The Free World Charter]], [[The RBE10K Project]], is to prevent the collapse of Human society, and that of the Earth's natural environment as we have known it since the beginnings of Human History, resulting from continuous growth in s finite planet. |
| − | In the Natural world | + | In the Natural world continuous growth always reaches a point of saturation, usually followed by a collapse. A simple example is a malign tumor, which grows without stopping until it severely interferes with the metabolism of the organism that hosts it, causing its death. Another example is herds of buffalo in Africa, which tend to grow until the savannahs they live on cannot sustain them all equally, causing the individuals to starve more or less equally, sometimes leading to mass famine. |
=== Exponential trends === | === Exponential trends === | ||
| − | Naturally for many people, in the knowledge of the impossibility of | + | Naturally for many people, in the knowledge of the impossibility of continuous growth, they experience a tendency to want to avoid such fate for Humanity, even if it is not absolutely certain, when they realise that business as usuall is very likely to reach such saturation and consequent collapse. Examples of current exponential trends within the last 200 years are: |
| + | * population growth | ||
| + | * deforestation | ||
| + | * carbonisation of the atmosphere | ||
| + | * rise in average temperatures | ||
| + | * acidification of oceans | ||
| + | * loss of habitat and species diversity | ||
| + | * collapse of fisheries | ||
| + | * depletion of petroleum reserves | ||
| + | * loss or salinisation of topsoil | ||
| + | * exhaustion of nutrients in crop land | ||
| + | * risk of a pandemic | ||
| + | * risk of a devastating world war | ||
| + | With these and many other trends that seem to be exponential (a telltale signature of continuous growth) is not difficult to conclude that our species is accelerating toward a catastrophic end, of our very own, and possibly every other species with it. | ||
=== Sustainability === | === Sustainability === | ||
| − | The heart of the solution to | + | The heart of the solution to continuous growth is [[Sustainability]], and unlike the many organisations that that promote Sustainability as an important issue where we have to make progress being ''less wasteful'' and achieve it someday somehow, all of the projects and movements which promote a [[Resource-Based Economy]] consider that Sustainability is paramount, is the only way we can hope to survive in the long term, and that it is critical that we globally adopt systems and behaviours to ensure Sustainability from the head go, as a matter of non-negotiable top priority. |
=== Resource-Based Economy === | === Resource-Based Economy === | ||
| − | The social engineer and inventor [[Jacque Fresco]] coined a group of social and economic guidelines with the name of [[Resource-Based Economy]], or ''Resource-Based Economic Model'', or simply '''''RBE'''''. These social and economic guidelines cannot be derived from the meaning of the words ''Resource-Based Economy'', so the name must be thought of just as an identifier, very loosely related to the actual concept. A ''Resource-Based Economy'' is not ''(that the editor of this page is aware of)'' described with any accuracy so as to know exactly what makes part of an RBE and what doesn't. However the are a number of premises that seem to be agreed by all those | + | The social engineer and inventor [[Jacque Fresco]] coined a group of social and economic guidelines with the name of [[Resource-Based Economy]], or ''Resource-Based Economic Model'', or simply '''''RBE'''''. These social and economic guidelines cannot be derived from the meaning of the words ''Resource-Based Economy'', so the name must be thought of just as an identifier, very loosely related to the actual concept. A ''Resource-Based Economy'' is not ''(that the editor of this page is aware of)'' described with any accuracy so as to know exactly what makes part of an RBE and what doesn't. However the are a number of premises that seem to be agreed by all those who actively support the idea of an RBE: |
| − | # Every action or | + | # Every action or endeavour Humanity takes must be sustainable, i.e. must ensure the feasibility of an age-long continuity of such action or endeavour |
# Technology must be expanded and used in any and all areas in which it can be used to allow for, or increase efficiency of, a capacity for full freedom for any and every person, provided that Sustainability is maintained | # Technology must be expanded and used in any and all areas in which it can be used to allow for, or increase efficiency of, a capacity for full freedom for any and every person, provided that Sustainability is maintained | ||
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* Define clearly what is a [[Resource-Based Economy]] for the various groups that support the idea | * Define clearly what is a [[Resource-Based Economy]] for the various groups that support the idea | ||
* Document what are the similarities and differences between the various groups supporting an RBE | * Document what are the similarities and differences between the various groups supporting an RBE | ||
| − | * Provide a common space for recording relevant non-transient information about each group, such as | + | * Provide a common space for recording relevant non-transient information about each group, such as structure, mission, links, codes of conduct, contact details, etc |
== FAQ == | == FAQ == | ||
Revision as of 22:57, 19 October 2012
Welcome to the TZMWiki Knowledgebase for The Zeitgeist Movement and Resource Based Economy matters.
This project intends on being a repository of information relevant to activism in The Zeitgeist Movement in particular, and to a Resource Based Economy in general.
 | This is a Knowledgebase in the form of a Wiki, NOT a discussion forum. Please refrain from making personal remarks, opinions or preferences. The Talk pages are also not to vent personal opinion but to challenge the accuracy of information in its wiki page, and such challenges must also include valid references. All edits are to be written in English, based on facts, with appropriate references, and with an intention to inform as opposed to push personal views. Edits violating these policies will be promptly removed and their contributors banned. |
| This Wiki is not the proprietary construct of The Zeitgeist Movement, but a tool for the development of a train of thought. This Wiki does not formally represent The Zeitgeist Movement nor The Venus Project, and maintains openness with those non-affiliated with either. |
For information about how to contribute to this knowledgebase you may want consult the following:
- User's Guide: information on using the wiki software.
- Configuration settings list
- MediaWiki FAQ
- MediaWiki release mailing list
Contents |
About this Knowledgebase
Continuous Growth in a Finite Planet
The basic common denominator mission of movements and projects of the likes of The Zeitgeist Movement, The Venus Project, The Free World Charter, The RBE10K Project, is to prevent the collapse of Human society, and that of the Earth's natural environment as we have known it since the beginnings of Human History, resulting from continuous growth in s finite planet.
In the Natural world continuous growth always reaches a point of saturation, usually followed by a collapse. A simple example is a malign tumor, which grows without stopping until it severely interferes with the metabolism of the organism that hosts it, causing its death. Another example is herds of buffalo in Africa, which tend to grow until the savannahs they live on cannot sustain them all equally, causing the individuals to starve more or less equally, sometimes leading to mass famine.
Exponential trends
Naturally for many people, in the knowledge of the impossibility of continuous growth, they experience a tendency to want to avoid such fate for Humanity, even if it is not absolutely certain, when they realise that business as usuall is very likely to reach such saturation and consequent collapse. Examples of current exponential trends within the last 200 years are:
- population growth
- deforestation
- carbonisation of the atmosphere
- rise in average temperatures
- acidification of oceans
- loss of habitat and species diversity
- collapse of fisheries
- depletion of petroleum reserves
- loss or salinisation of topsoil
- exhaustion of nutrients in crop land
- risk of a pandemic
- risk of a devastating world war
With these and many other trends that seem to be exponential (a telltale signature of continuous growth) is not difficult to conclude that our species is accelerating toward a catastrophic end, of our very own, and possibly every other species with it.
Sustainability
The heart of the solution to continuous growth is Sustainability, and unlike the many organisations that that promote Sustainability as an important issue where we have to make progress being less wasteful and achieve it someday somehow, all of the projects and movements which promote a Resource-Based Economy consider that Sustainability is paramount, is the only way we can hope to survive in the long term, and that it is critical that we globally adopt systems and behaviours to ensure Sustainability from the head go, as a matter of non-negotiable top priority.
Resource-Based Economy
The social engineer and inventor Jacque Fresco coined a group of social and economic guidelines with the name of Resource-Based Economy, or Resource-Based Economic Model, or simply RBE. These social and economic guidelines cannot be derived from the meaning of the words Resource-Based Economy, so the name must be thought of just as an identifier, very loosely related to the actual concept. A Resource-Based Economy is not (that the editor of this page is aware of) described with any accuracy so as to know exactly what makes part of an RBE and what doesn't. However the are a number of premises that seem to be agreed by all those who actively support the idea of an RBE:
- Every action or endeavour Humanity takes must be sustainable, i.e. must ensure the feasibility of an age-long continuity of such action or endeavour
- Technology must be expanded and used in any and all areas in which it can be used to allow for, or increase efficiency of, a capacity for full freedom for any and every person, provided that Sustainability is maintained
From those understandings, a great deal of principles and values can be derived, such as the replacement of authority with systems, the equality of all people on Earth, physical and psychological health (personal Sustainability) becomes a top priority, property makes no sense anymore, etc.
Mission
The mission of this Knowledgebase is to:
- Define clearly what is a Resource-Based Economy for the various groups that support the idea
- Document what are the similarities and differences between the various groups supporting an RBE
- Provide a common space for recording relevant non-transient information about each group, such as structure, mission, links, codes of conduct, contact details, etc
FAQ
This website was conceived and initially registered as part of a chapter project within The Zeitgeist Movement to document information about TZM specifically, and RBE in general. However that original intention has been superseded by the one stated in the Mission. The website name will probably change into RBE Wiki in the future.
This website honours Jacque Fresco in that he devoted half of his life to develop and promote his idea of a Resource-Based Economy. However this wiki does not devote to The Venus Project's specific idea of an RBE or its plans to implement an RBE worldwide. Activists of TVP are very welcome to participate in this Wiki by helping define and document aspects of an RBE, and also to document some of their own information in this wiki.
They were both created by the same activist, and The RBE10K Project intends on using heavily this website to document most of the progress it will make during 2014 and 2015, and possibly after that too. However any activists for an RBE or compatible objectives is welcome to use this website to store, structure and share its information through this Wiki.
Resource Based Economy
A Resource Based Economic Model is an emerging economic model based on the works by Jacque Fresco from The Venus Project, Buckminster Fuller from the Buckminster Fuller Institute, and other philosophers and scientists.
