R. Buckminster Fuller (1895–1983) was a pioneering American architect, systems theorist, author, and inventor. Best known for creating the geodesic dome, he dedicated his life to “comprehensive anticipatory design science”, developing sustainable solutions to global resource and housing problems under his guiding philosophy of doing “more with less”.
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“R. Buckminster Fuller – A Talk over Lunch – November 20 1975” Margaret Mead answered my question about creativity by saying, “You need to talk to Bucky.”
“But I don’t know him…” I responded.
“Just call him and tell him you want to have lunch. Ask his secretary to send ‘one-of-everything’ in his reprint room, read it all, and read all of his books before you go… Just tell him I said so.”
This was how Margaret organized my education… Call up a wizard, ask for an appointment, then read all their stuff, then have lunch, or stay for a week or camp out at their office. This recording is my conversation lunch with Bucky – November 20, 1975.
“How do you feel when you find out that someone else is developing one of your ideas?”
“Intense relief!” he answered.