Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Geodesic Genius

Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth R. Buckminster Fuller, 1895-1983, was a well-known philosopher, designer, inventor and more. Among laypeople, he's best known for his invention of the geodesic dome. While people who knew him refer to him as "Bucky", there's no denying that his works can be intimidating. So if you'd like an introduction to his life and work, but aren't quite ready for one of his tomes, the following video is a perfect place to start.





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