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Originally Posted by Sideshow Shaman
A few things in relation to radiant zones... first, the term seems to be gaining usage around the 'net.
Thanks to Night Light for the info about Compressed Earth Bricks. It has been forwarded to a researcher working on the next Zeitgeist addendum.
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So much of the "radiant zone" ideas have been about building new physical structures out in the countryside. It would seem even more mindful to use existing structures to house communities. Population centers are natural gathering places for 'underground' communities. And some people, like myself, even prefer living in cities.
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Now if I can just get rid of my small amount of debt, i will move back there. Any questions about this existing community are welcome.
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Hi SS,
As a former member of The Zeitgeist Movement, I'd like to know who the info was forwarded to. I was the primary organizer of Seattle's Z-Day 2009, which to the best of my knowledge was the 2nd largest event in the US, just behind the main event. I explain why I no longer consider myself part of TZM in the about me article at
www.TheQuantumU.com
I have no qualm whatsoever with the sharing of the info of course, I simply desire to know who you refer to, as I could potentially supply more info. I have not followed Peter Joseph's words lately but I recall being told that the next film was going to focus on suppressed and emergent technologies, of which I know a bit about.
Re: 'urban radiant zones'
First off, I consider myself a city boy who thrives in urban environments-
but- In my view it is impossible to call an urban area a radiant zone at this time(particularly in the US). Sure, you can create pockets of 'radiance', and I fully believe that running for the hills is a copout not an solution, but lets think about some potential scenarios...
-The economy collapses bringing a stop to the flow of goods, the dollar's value plummets making American buying power essentially non-existent. The moment this happens, you soon see ALL food supplies exhausted leaving little more than crumbs for massive populations. People have to create new ways of survival, because their jobs (if they are lucky to still have them) are no longer able to pay them the money they so desparately need to put food in their mouth. Such a scenario could easily give way to chaos, but less so in areas that are able to completely self sustain, at the very least, by producing their own food and water. Cities, as they are designed up to now, are incapable of supporting large populations without complete reliance on outside sources of food and water.
-I am not a doomsayer, but IF martial law were to be enforced, the last place I would want to be is anywhere near a city, or even a railroad for that matter. If I were in the city, and SHTF, I would hope to be able to make it to rural areas asap. I have never been in an evacuation scenario, but I have been in rush hour traffic, and I can say that when large numbers of people are on the roads, it becomes nearly impossible to travel. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if utter pandimonium erupted at the slightest hint of trouble. Desparation and fear can drive ordinary people to do ugly things for self preservation.
-Say you are smart and set up a comprehensive plan to prepare for any potential problems at a personal level. Say your friends down the street weren't so smart, leaving the burden on you to either share or refuse to help out of concern for your own survival. More importantly, what if some sad and lost soul decides that since you are a 'have', and they are a 'have-not', it is acceptable to even the odds through violence?
-Even if the above problems are not encountered, a radiant zone can hardly be called such in areas of large amounts of polution(i.e. industrial zones, airports and cities). Indeed there will soon be an intense global campaign to put an end to future pollution, in fact the techniques already exist, just waiting to be accepted and implemented. What few realize is that a large majority of our building materials are toxic, and release poisons over time. On top of that, our old ways of inefficiency and planned obselescence(driven by personal profit motive) have rendered our buildings and various infrastructures obsolete at best, dangerous at worst. My point here is that building new structures(and infrastructures) rather than utilizing existing ones in fact makes more sense. I have had this debate with many people while in the Zeitgeist Movement. It is not wise in my opinion to build on top of the old. If I were to rebuild a tower at Piza so that it no longer leans, would anyone think it wise of me if were to use the existing foundation below the current leaning tower? I think not.
It is our mission to co-create a new and harmonious paradigm in respect to all aspects of our human existence. A multi-faceted challenge deserves a multi-faceted solution, and I am personally planning on being city bound for as long as I can, because that is where I am most effective in reaching people.
I think that what people do everywhere to altruistically help their neighbors, friends, AND foes (no matter where they are physically), will be the deciding factor in the outcome of what is happening, here(USA) and everywhere.
Regarding your debt, my friend, I implore you to not let it stop you from doing what you have to do. Especially if the debt is to a creditor. When all this blows over I HIGHLY doubt it will be relevant.
With respect and humble gratitude,
NL