Control Quote by Jacque Fresco
“Earth is abundant with plentiful resources. Our practice of rationing resources through monetary control is no longer relevant and is counter-productive to our survival.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Best That Money Can't Buy", 2002
Abundant natural resources make monetary rationing outdated; we need new systems for sustainable survival.
In simple terms: Resources are plentiful, money limits us.
Key Takeaway
Adopt resource‑based, sustainable models.
Themes
sustainability
resource abundance
economics
Mood
thought‑provoking
urgent
Type
philosophical
environmental
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- energy policy
- food production
- education reform
Key Concepts
circular economy
ecological design
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives to money could manage resources?
- How can societies adopt resource‑based models?
A Different Perspective
Transition requires massive societal shift and resistance.
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