A compelling call to apply Buckminster Fullers creative problem-solving to present-day problemsA self-professed "comprehensive anticipatory design scientist;" the inventor Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983) was undoubtedly a visionary. Fullers creations often bordered on the realm of science fiction; ranging from the freestanding geodesic dome to the three-wheel Dymaxion car to a bathroom requiring neither plumbing nor sewage. Yet in spite of his brilliant mind and life-long devotion to serving mankind; Fullers expansive ideas were often dismissed; and have faded from public memory since his death.You Belong to the Universe documents Fullers six-decade quest to "make the world work for one hundred percent of humanity." Critic and experimental philosopher Jonathon Keats sets out to revive Fullers unconventional practice of comprehensive anticipatory design; placing Fullers philosophy in a modern context and dispelling much of the mythology surrounding Fullers life. Keats argues that Fullers life and ideas; namely doing "the most with the least;" are now more relevant than ever as humanity struggles to meet the demands of an exploding world population with finite resources. Delving deeply into Buckminster Fullers colorful world; Keats applies Fullers most important concepts to present-day issues; arguing that his ideas are now not only feasible; but necessary.From transportation to climate change; urban design to education; You Belong to the Universe demonstrates that Fullers holistic problem-solving techniques may be the only means of addressing some of the worlds most pressing issues. Keatss timely book challenges each of us to become comprehensive anticipatory design scientists; providing the necessary tools for continuing Fullers legacy of improving the world.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful. A Great Book for the Serious Beatle Fan!By John R. MenclThis is a great book. Very unique. I have several Beatle books but never had time to read them all because I have limited time and did not have a good way of knowing which ones are more credible than the rest. Now. thanks to this book. I know which ones are the most important to read. The author applies evidence based historical analysis to 40 or 50 years of Beatle books. Her work is well organized. thoughtful. and thoroughly documented with her sources. The books explains which sources history now shows are not so credible. and which are.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Evolution of Beatles history over 50 years...By Huckle CatThis book is unique. The author explains historiography. and shows how the narratives about the Beatles - and thus "Beatles history" itself - has evolved in the 50 years since the beginning of Beatlemania. Very interesting and well-written. Highly recommend.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy J. EgglestonGreat item. as described. well packaged and delivered promptly
