Atlas City Project

I'm honestly perplexed at how I missed the entire concept of RBE until now. I'm in my mid-30's and this is entirely new to me. I used to have serious difficulty with John Lennon's Imagine because I honestly thought of it as nothing but a horrific pipe dream. Then I found the Venus Project (through Zeitgeist, and it in turn brought me here), and I now feel I understand what the song implies. Even if Lennon didn't have something exactly like Atlas in mind, the RBE is what he's singing about.

Though I reserve the right to prefer hearing Maynard (A Perfect Circle) sing it.
On to the questions...

What do you do and/or would like to do in Atlas City?
Most of my "careers" have been in the phone service/customer service areas. However, I have a passion for digital artwork. I also am returning to college next fall and fully intend to take as many courses as I can in the direction of Sociology and Anthropology. I'm not sure how all that makes me useful to Atlas City, but I'm sure I could find some way to be of value.

What education do you have or would like to acquire?
I have some college, but didn't get my degree before. As I mentioned, I'm returning this fall to finish.

Are you interested in living in Atlas City?
Extremely interested. My family situation would keep me from living there immediately however. It would take a lot of convincing evidence of it being a working project for my family to be willing to move there.

Do you have skills to help build Atlas City?
I'm not really sure. I have a very inquisitive mind, and I enjoy looking at different ways of achieving goals, which could be of help. I don't have any kind of engineering or labor experience however.

Have you decided what committee you would like to join?
Just getting here and I unfortunately haven't taken a look at the committees yet.

Have you studied Resource Based Economies or Venus Project, what are you thoughts or concerns?
I have just started studying RBE, the Venus Project, Atlas City and the myriad of other related projects and experiments going on out there. I think my major thought is that there would need to be many, many experienced and communicative psychologists/psychiatrists involved who can help people deal with the transition and everything it entails.

How important do you think health and diet is in Atlas City?
I think it would be extremely important, though I feel it is so not only for those within, but in order to be convincing for those without. The success of Atlas City must be apparent to outsiders or I believe it would be quickly be torn down.

Are you motivated by money, or integrity, love, purpose and social contribution?
I am motivated by the success and realization of new ideas and concepts. I am motivated by being useful, by my actions having a positive effect on the environment around me.

Tell us anything else about yourself you would like?
I can't think of anything else currently, but I am by no means a forum lurker. I'm sure people will come to know me fairly well.

John Lennon did have a fictional place that he imagined this as a possibility, though not many people have heard of Nutopia. It never did get off the ground, but was in league with his inspiration for the song.

Everyone can be of use in Atlas. Everyone can also be of use to make this a reality. We always welcome digital art. There are internet signs, print fliers, banners, and many other uses for these great creations. Take a look around the site more and see what aspects catch your eye

Hi Muse welcome to the Atlas City Project!

Having to choose between a doctor who wants a free ride and a telephone operator who genuinely wants to help, I would choose the phone operator.

There is so much to learn about RBE so while you are learning jump into the forums and have some fun! If you ever have questions feel free to ask.

Will do, thanks. Warm welcomes are encouraging.

always great to see new people on here who can contribute different ideas and personal mindsets to tackle problems and produce new ideas

welcome