Jacque Fresco
American futurist and self-described social engineer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jacque Fresco (March 13, 1916 ā May 18, 2017) was an American self-taught structural designer, architectural designer, concept artist, educator, and futurist. Fresco wrote and lectured his views concerning sustainable cities, energy efficiency, natural-resource management, cybernetic technology, advanced automation, and the role of science in society.[6] He was of Jewish descent.[7]
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Jacque Fresco | |
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Born | (1916-03-13)March 13, 1916 |
Died | May 18, 2017(2017-05-18) (aged 101) |
Cause of death | Complications from Parkinson's disease[1] |
Occupation(s) | Futurist,[2] social engineer,[3] structural engineer, architectural designer, industrial designer, author, lecturer |
Known for | The Venus Project, resource-based economy ideas. |
Notable work | Looking Forward[4] (1969), The Best That Money Can't Buy[5] (2002) |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1942ā1945 |
Rank | Gunner's mate, 1st class Honorary Chief Petty Officer |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Website | www |
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Fresco died at his home in Sebring, Florida from complications of Parkinson's disease on May 18, 2017, aged 101.[8]