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"As the leader of the Sharing Party, it is my responsibility to instill confidence in this new economic model, with an emphasis on promoting transparency and openness. I encourage you to explore this website to gain a deeper understanding of your government's vision.

Frequently asked questions

Leader of the Sharing Party: As we transition into this new and exciting economic paradigm, I receive many questions. Here are some of the most common ones.

What is a Resource-based economy?

A Resource-Based Economy (RBE), developed by futurist Jacque Fresco, is a proposed socioeconomic system where all goods and services are available without money, credits, or debt. It replaces political, financial, and market-driven decision-making with scientific resource management and automation to provide abundance, sustainability, and high living standards for everyone.

What are the risks of a global resource based economy not being achieved?

If we fail to transition to a resource based model, the alternative is a technological dictatorship or total ecological collapse. The RBE is not a "utopia," but the only logical next step for a high-tech civilization that wants to survive.

Will we run out of resources?

Reality is shaped by constraints. Human ingenuity is paramount if the human species is to prosper amid constraints. No matter the supply of resources, humans will find a way to continue, for better or worse. Our relationship with resources will continue to undergo fluctuation as we discover new materials, mineral combinations, and energy sources. While there are pragmatic limits to what can be achieved, The Venus Project remains confident that humans can build a better way of life, in one form or another, free from the many woes of the human condition and modern civilization.

What is the United Nations view on this economic model?

A spokesperson for the United Nations states it is imperative that the discussion on democratically planned economies continues, with a particular focus on engaging in thorough comparative analysis. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this economic model in relation to other economic models is crucial for identifying potential synergies and areas for further development. By fostering dialogue and collaboration among proponents of different democratically planned models, we can strive towards a higher synthesis that integrates the most persuasive elements of different approaches. This ongoing discussion holds the key to developing more robust and adaptive economic systems capable of addressing the multifaceted potentials and challenges of the 21st century while remaining true to democratic principles, economic efficiency, and social and environmental sustainability. Hopefully, this will also help to build a broader movement capable of overcoming capitalism as an inherently limited system, in addressing the pressing social and environmental challenges of our time.

What are the steps to transition

The following set of core objectives constitutes a major part of The Venus Project’s transition strategy.

  • Integrate the work of parallel projects, groups, and fields through knowledge crosswalks and establishing a Transdisciplinary Field predicated on the seminal works of Jacque Fresco and other foundational contributors integrated from Degrowth, Biophysical Economics, Steady State Economy, Circular Economy, Regenerative Agriculture, Permaculture, Game B.
  • Compose a Research Agenda and Research program for collective implementation
  • Foster a Community of Practice whereby theory is put into practice
  • Enable Citizen science to contribute at a grassroots level
  • Convene virtual conferences and facilitate knowledge sharing processes
  • Compile a Wiki to document and codify knowledge at all levels
  • Devise an AI-powered body of knowledge for collective consult
  • Fuel a global movement that popularizes novel practices
  • Configure the infrastructure of a Network State
  • Evolve interface protocols by which the new system transacts with the old system
  • Deploy a simulation of scenarios and habitat configurations to foresee patterns
  • Conceive dramatic fictional narrative in the form of film and transmedia to convey scenarios 
  • Compress the network state and intercontinental supply chain to a physical habitat
  • Program and construct innovation hubs that are the nodes of the next civilization

Sounds great! When do you expect the transition to be complete?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to provide a definitive timeline for a transition from capitalism to an RBE. Such a transition would depend on a wide array of political, social, and economic factors that are not only unpredictable but also vary significantly depending on the specific country or region

How can I be an advocate for change?

To advocate for change and for the transition from capitalism to a planned democratic non-market economy, you can engage in education, direct action, and community-building. This involves participating in existing movements, challenging capitalist norms, and contributing to an alternative economic model such as the one proposed.