Fast set up of intentional communities

  AVBP accepted an assignment to invent a rapid process to set up intentional communities.   Background   An intentional community is a planned residential community designed to promote a much higher degree of social interaction than other communities. The members of an intentional community typically hold a common social, political or spiritual vision. They Read more about Fast set up of intentional communities[…]

Second Life experiment kicks off for Max Wahlter

My sustainability blogger alter ego Max is now not just in the book “Inventing for the Sustainable Planet” but on SECOND LIFE, too. Here is his diary entry: I am so happy that my Second Life friends Cal and Mia have asked me join them on their experiment in Intentional Communities in Second Life. They Read more about Second Life experiment kicks off for Max Wahlter[…]

What can Second Life teach us about sustainability?

Like Dave Pollard, writer of the excellent blog ”How to Save the World”, I too believe the on-line 3D phenomenon ”Second Life” (www.secondlife.com) can make a significant contribution to sustainable development. Here are a few first thoughts: Simulation of technology. If you can think it you can make it Second life. And then walk around Read more about What can Second Life teach us about sustainability?[…]

Article from the future: Retford’s transition

Retford was slow in coming to the realization that ”business as usual” may not keep local citizens’ standard of living at an acceptable level. As they saw energy prices hike many were concerned the local economy was in danger of spiraling down out of control. Many others found it incomprehensible that energy security could be Read more about Article from the future: Retford’s transition[…]