Futurism
Inventions of Buckminster Fuller, Part 6: Geodesic Domes
This is one of Bucky's inventions that actually went into practical use. Also, many people are actually somewhat familiar with this one (think Spaceship Earth at Epcot).
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Posted By: fyshstyxx - Tue Jun 16, 2009 -
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Category: Architecture, Buildings and Other Structures, Futurism
Inventions of Buckminster Fuller, Part 4: The Dymaxion Bathroom
This was the finishing touch to Fuller's Dymaxion House.
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Posted By: fyshstyxx - Wed Jun 03, 2009 -
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Category: Architecture, Bathrooms, Futurism, Inventions
Monorail!
Or listen to this:
Posted By: Paul - Wed May 27, 2009 -
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Category: Fairs, Amusement Parks, and Resorts, Futurism, Music, Technology, Cartoons, 1950s, Yesterday’s Tomorrows
Inventions of Buckminster Fuller, Part 2: The Dymaxion House
Problem: Quality housing is too expensive for the average person.Answer: The Dymaxion House!
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Posted By: fyshstyxx - Tue May 19, 2009 -
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Category: Architecture, Buildings and Other Structures, Futurism
Soviet Space Stamps
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Click on the image twice, to get them really big!
Posted By: Paul - Thu Dec 11, 2008 -
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Category: Art, Communications, Postal Services, Stamps, Futurism, Patriotism, Technology, Space Travel, 1960s, Russia, Yesterday’s Tomorrows
Century 21 Calling
I've never seen a young girl get so excited about a large model of DNA before!Even if you don't watch all of this, be sure to fast-forward to about the 12-minute mark, for the great closing theme song.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Nov 08, 2008 -
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Category: Futurism, Parades and Festivals, 1960s, Yesterday’s Tomorrows
Why Study Science?
Has science ever looked duller than in this video?
Posted By: Paul - Fri Sep 19, 2008 -
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Category: Boredom, Education, Family, Children, Parents, Futurism, Pop Culture, Science, Technology, Video, 1950s, Yesterday’s Tomorrows
Follies of the Mad Men #25
Let's watch A TOUCH OF MAGIC.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Sep 08, 2008 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Domestic, Marriage, Family, Husbands, Wives, Food, Futurism, History, Inventions, Movies, Pop Culture, Technology, Sex Symbols, 1960s, Dance, Cars, Yesterday’s Tomorrows
Radiological Defense
Much of what we define today as "weird" looks to be weird simply because the context that surrounded its creation is no longer in place. As famously said, "The past is another country," and we all know that stuff that happens in other countries is quite often weird.Once upon a time--in 1961--the staged documentary featured here seemed like the most sober-sided, commonsense bit of educational material. But now--
--well, see for yourselves!
Posted By: Paul - Mon Sep 08, 2008 -
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Category: Death, Futurism, Military, Movies, Technology, War, Weapons, 1960s
Follies of the Mad Men #24
And now, something different for this series: a video titled DESIGN FOR DREAMING.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Sep 07, 2008 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Domestic, Fashion, Futurism, Inventions, Technology, Sex Symbols, 1950s, Cars
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