Jacques Fresco

Jacque Fresco (1916-2017) was an American futurist, industrial designer, and self-taught social engineer, best known for founding The Venus Project. He advocated for a resource-based economy, which emphasizes sustainable development and the use of technology to improve society. Fresco envisioned a world where automation and science are used to eliminate scarcity and social problems, enabling a better quality of life for all. His designs often included innovative urban planning and transportation systems. Fresco's ideas sparked discussions about changing socio-economic systems for a more harmonious and efficient future.