Seeking your thoughts on a Resource-Based Economy

[Jen W]

I was on a forum that supports The Venus Project initiative and there was discussion about what the process woud be to make a transition from a monetary-based economy to a resource-based economy. I had heard about financial permaculture communities and suggested this model as ideal for a transition: gradually moving a money supply into the community, perhaps taking on a separate currency and then weaning off a currency altogether. I am curious, for any of you involved with the development of a FP community, has there been discussion about potentially moving off of a monetary system altogether and sharing resources with multiple communities? What are your thoughts on a resource-based initiative, such as The Venus Project, as a future goal?

[Stuart]

I think making ourselves self sufficient is the first step. We can achieve this to a very high level but not quite 100%. However, this could have a devastating effect on the economy and bring the monetary system crashing down.

Once we realise the power of automation, combined with the possibilities of efficiency, and the fact that energy is FREE, we have the potential to free ourselves from the monetary system. We just need a few people to come up with the solutions to increase our self sufficiency. This isn't far away.

[Enric Toledo]

Hi guys,

We are engaged in a construction of a Pole, or eco village on Minas Gerais, a state in Brazil Country.
We received a donation of some land, and we are willing to share our project and ideas to let more people joining to this idea. Most of us are enthusiasts of Venus Project and hoping to apply resource based economy in practices!
Soon we will have more details to those interested in joining us, even if you live in other countries.

Please visit our web site, there is a lot of info , and unfortunately it is only in Portuguese by now, I promise soon put the most of it in English too.

But for now you can find a place were we can join our efforts in built up that kind of society.
Please feel free to contact me in any doubt.

Please tell others about this project, maybe some just want a place and people willing to change things to make a turning point in their lifes !

Thanks

Enric Toledo
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