i like the ideas and how forward thinking Buckminster Fuller was. today a buildings life expectancy is not as high as it used to be fifty years ago and industrially manufactured elements are the norm. there is however, the problem is what position does the architect take in the roll of mechanically produced spaces. on one hand, the possibilities and prices are endless with the aid of mass production, on the other with the arrival of additive manufacturing as well as 3d modeling software, anyone has the opportunity of wearing the designer hat. There is also the problem (today) of safety regulations. The production of objects is an endeavor that is largely observed in search for safety and cost; if suddenly you have the possibility of manufacturing your own goods how do you regulate their performance and ultimate safety?

The Hive mind, where everyone is connected and becomes a nod part of a vast network of information is a reality. however, i believe that there is a certain degree of privacy (or illusion of privacy) that is in place for everyone’s sanity sake. Look for instance at Google Glass. if you are conscious of being observed (not only by the government or security cameras but by your loved ones) and recorded at all times, your behavioral patterns will unavoidably change making everyday life a bit more unnatural (or maybe not, maybe we will adapt as we have done so far….).