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“We find all the no-life-support-wealth-producing people going to their 1980s jobs in their cars and buses, spending trillions of dollars' worth of petroleum daily to get to their no-wealth-producing jobs. It doesn't take a computer to tell you that it will save both Universe and humanity trillions…” quote by R. Buckminster Fuller
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“We find all the no-life-support-wealth-producing people going to their 1980s jobs in their cars and buses, spending trillions of dollars' worth of petroleum daily to get to their no-wealth-producing jobs. It doesn't take a computer to tell you that it will save both Universe and humanity trillions of dollars a day to pay them handsomely to stay at home.”

R. Buckminster Fuller

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Modern commuting wastes resources; remote work could save massive energy and benefit humanity.

In simple terms: Commuting wastes energy; remote work saves.

Key Takeaway

Promote remote work for sustainability.

Themes

economics environment technology future work

Mood

concerned optimistic

Type

analytical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • corporate policy
  • individual lifestyle
  • government regulation

Key Concepts

sustainability systems thinking economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What barriers prevent widespread remote work?
  • How can we balance productivity with sustainability?
A Different Perspective

Remote work may reduce social interaction and collaboration.

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