The Venus Project has already begun to teach about the “Overshoot” of humanity. I don’t know how to describe the term, but it means, “We’ve overdeveloped to the point where the planet can’t take it.” What’s the solution, you might ask. – a return to a more simpler way of life, past technology, eco-villages and so on. That’s what’s being promoted on that podcast channel appropriately titled “The Great Simplification”.
The framing of the question and the very term suggests keeping things the way they are, but going backwards in many ways (including population numbers, by the way) instead of optimizing with technology, AI, and the evolution of the social system that The Venus Project had previously proposed, which the directors abandoned after convincing Roxanne to do so, largely by getting her hooked on podcasts and literature from the preppers and eco-village community.
https://youtu.be/o1vX03h7w9c?si=PF-CLdRdxUqVKf9W
From a Facebook post
An eye-opening exploration into the complexities of human overshoot. This podcast delves deep into the pressing issues facing our planet today. A must-listen for anyone passionate about sustainability and the future of our world
I have been at the center of all this dirrection for over 13 years and can tell you a lot of things, from detailed explanation of Jacque Fresco’s original proposals, to experience of working with the movement, to little known and insider information.
I have organized the most successful and effective team of The Venus Project movement, now represented by Designing The Future, as well as the 1.5 million subscriber Jacque Fresco channel, small and large events, radio and TV interviews, working with universities and schools, organizing events, running a network of groups in 60 cities with regular meetings, and much more. Exposed and fought fraudulent companies and initiatives to protect The Venus Project’s reputation.
Organized and negotiated the construction of The Venus Project’s smart city, with the then living Jacque Fresco, which was their best chance. This has now evolved into a full-fledged smart city project and test site for the development of the entire industry of smart cities, called “Mission on Earth”, which will be launched soon, late 2024-early 2025, and we’re directly involved.
After the new directors of The Venus Project changed course, I strongly opposed it without hesitation, especially knowing the details of the gamble – taking the side of Jacque Fresco’s original ideas. Whatever the outcomes, I will continue what I have started, with the goal of giving humanity a chance to move toward a resource-based economy, or at least to point society in the right direction. I hope you will join us.