Future by Design is a documentary film by Academy Award nominated filmmaker William Gazecki, sharing the life and far-reaching vision of Jacque Fresco, a modern day Da Vinci. Peer to Einstein and Buckminster Fuller, Jacque... more » is a self-taught futurist who describes himself most often as a generalist or multi-disciplinarian -- a student of many inter-related fields. He is a prolific inventor, having spent his entire life (he is now 90 years old) conceiving of and devising inventions on various scales which entail the use of innovative technology. The film explores Fresco s world of the future, where scientific method, not politics, rules world operations, and all human activities and efforts are directed towards achieving dynamic equilibrium between man and nature. Future by Design is a visually and intellectually engaging exploration of one man s vision of a future where war is outdated, there is no shortage of any necessary resource, and our focus as a species is sustainability. But far from presenting a vision of Utopia, this documentary demonstrates a possible future -- with real and viable alternatives to our current paradigm of militarism and commercialism. Jacque Fresco is an outspoken and immediately likable character who s radical and sometimes irreverent ideas are sure to draw both praise and controversy.« less
Actor:Jacques Fresco Director:William Gazecki Genres:Documentary Sub-Genres:Biography Studio:Microcinema Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 07/29/2008 Original Release Date: 01/01/2006 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2006 Release Year: 2008 Run Time: 1hr 30min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 2 SwapaDVD Credits: 2 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
Mr. Frasco is a genius! While some details of the ideas may not be to my liking - I can easily see much of his work being produced in the near future & even one of them was featured in Popular Science last month while not duely accredited to him!
I want to get every video about this man' work!
A good daring peek into the future & what lies ahead if we all have the vision & work together to help make it happen!"
Awesome video, highly recommended
D. Ribeiro | California | 02/14/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is an incredible DVD. I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in environmental causes and for those who love social issues. Of course architects would benefit greatly from it."
A Stroke of Genius for Our Time
Midge | Michiana | 11/14/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is an incredible film, pertaining to what could be, not just improved. The revolutionary thinking of Jacque Fresco and Roxanne Meadows pertaining to a resource-based economy rather than an outmoded monetary-based economy is absolutely revolutionary and extremely refreshing to observe. The idea of restructuring our society by first thinking humanistically as well as using the existing technology (and future technology) is not just explained, but visually demonstrated and astonishing to behold. For example: Memory Metal. A metal or plastic that returns to its original state after being deformed over and over again that exists now! Cities designed for the sea as well as mariculture and freeing humanity's creativity instead of constant competitiveness and redundancy may well be our way out from destroying ourselves. Fresco states: "We are not civilized yet." Jacque Fresco is a genius of great magnitude, and it is extremely important to heed his gems of practical, yet creative wisdom. There is just simply too much to include in this review to give this film justice. It needs to be seen to fully appreciate the implications of it. I have bought multiple copies for others to try to bring a sense of hope for humanity's future. I have also bought 3 other discs from "The Venus Project", which is in itself astonishing! Many "Kudos" for this fabulous 2 disc film that is so needed to be realized at this time in human history!"
THE MOMENT WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!
P. J. Heffernan | 10/19/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Technology in harmony with nature is the design. Scientific method applied to sociology is a solution. Jacques Fresco will be hailed some day as a savior! We must,at all cost, put these designs into action immediately. Fresco is one of those ultra rare individuals who's mind transcends the trappings of greed, fame and overall self interest. Since the age of 8 he has been drawing visions of a good future where man is liberated by technology rather than enslaved by it. We all feel the overwhelming need to change. Most of us just don't know any real solutions to our biggest problems. This video is nothing but solutions. If you are a billionaire out there who happens to read this, stop screwing around and invest in some of Jacques solutions! I thank and salute Jacque Fresco and friends for dreaming and designing a future I can only hope for. I finally have a vision of the future in my mind other than "Mad Max" that actually makes sense. Buy it, watch it, live it, share it! Blessings!"