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'''The Zeitgeist Movement''' (TZM) is a [[grassroots]] [[movement]] whose stated focus is on increasing society's awareness of the suggested need for global social change for the better of all of the world.<ref name="Advocation">{{cite web|url=http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18&Itemid=52|title=The Zeitgeist Movement Website | publisher=The Zeitgeist Movement | | accessdate=2010-04-20}}</ref>. It describes itself as a "sustainability advocacy organization." It sees itself as the activist arm of [[The Venus Project]] founded by industrial designer and social engineer [[Jacque Fresco]].
'''The Zeitgeist Movement''' (TZM) is a [[grassroots]] [[movement]] whose stated focus is on increasing society's awareness of the suggested need for global social change for the better of all of the world. <ref name="Advocation">{{cite web|url=http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18&Itemid=52|title=The Zeitgeist Movement Website | publisher=The Zeitgeist Movement | | accessdate=2010-04-20}}</ref>. In its July 2010 Newsletter it defines itself as: "The Zeitgeist Movement is a sustainability advocacy organization which is fundamentally built upon/inspired by the social ideas of Jacque Fresco of The Venus Project...The Zeitgeist Movement (TZM) seeks to transition into a new social system, called a “Resource-Based
Economy” which seeks to base social organization on Resource Management and Preservation as the initial starting point of all relevant earthly decisions. In turn, we wish to see Science and Technology be used liberally for the greater social good, including the scientific reorientation of Labor, Production, Distribution and hence Industry
The [[Zeitgeist]] Movement was inspired by the social response from Peter Joseph's films ''[[Zeitgeist: The Movie]]'' and ''[[Zeitgeist: Addendum]]''. However, it was ''Zeitgeist Addendum'' which first introduced The Venus Project. A clear distinction is made between the work of The Movement and the issues raised in Peter Joseph's films in that The Movement is not necessarily in advocacy of any issues raised in the films and exists on its own, sharing the "Zeitgeist" name in gesture. <ref>http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_kb&task=article&article=3&Itemid=100091</ref>
at large. This can be done through a “Systems Theory” approach to a global technological management infrastructure. “Politics”, as we know it today, is considered outdated in the view of The Movement, for it is an institutional byproduct of ancient folkways of human relations that pre-dates the advent of modern scientific
understandings. Politics inherently prefers “opinion” to “fact”. In other words, Government
today acts in accord with vested interests, not objective scientific reasoning. <ref>http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/July2010NL.pdf</ref>This group is noted on its website as the activist arm of [[The Venus Project]], a non-profit<ref name="zeitgeist manual">{{cite web|url=http://www.thevenusproject.com/store-donate|title= 501c donate and for profit store|date=February 2009|accessdate=2009-04-08}}</ref> and for profit <ref name="for profit company">{{cite web|url=http://www.manta.com/c/mmg0z3j/venus-project-inc|title=profit company evidence|publisher=www.manta.com|accessdate=2009-04-08}}</ref>venture founded by industrial designer and social engineer [[Jacque Fresco]].<ref name="zeitgeist manual">{{cite web|url=http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/The%20Zeitgeist%20Movement.pdf|title=Movement Orientation Guide:THE ZEITGEIST MOVEMENT - OBSERVATIONS AND RESPONSES|last=Joseph|first=Peter |coauthors=Roxanne Meadows, Jacque Fresco|date=February 2009|work=Activist Orientation Guide|publisher=www.thezeitgeistmovement.com|accessdate=2009-04-08}}</ref> As of June 20, 2010, the movement claims to have approximately 411,000 members worldwide, while the front page of its website show subscribers in over 235 global regions, including most of the world's countries. <ref>http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/joomla/index.php?Itemid=50</ref> The [[Zeitgeist]] Movement was inspired by the social response from Peter Joseph's films ''[[Zeitgeist: The Movie]]'' and ''[[Zeitgeist: Addendum]]''. However, it was ''Zeitgeist Addendum'' which first introduced The Venus Project. A clear distinction is made between the work of The Movement and the issues raised in Peter Joseph's films in that The Movement is not necessarily in advocacy of any issues raised in the films and exists on its own, sharing the "Zeitgeist" name in gesture. <ref>http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_kb&task=article&article=3&Itemid=100091</ref>


==Basis==
==Basis==
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===Information model===
===Information model===
Information is input by different people. Conclusions are drawn and arrived at by the statistical and fact-based information that has been presented. Feedback is then given.
Information is input by different people. Conclusions are drawn and arrived at by the statistical and fact-based information that has been presented. Interactions are made with intelligent databases. Feedback is given, free of projections and value distortions<ref>{{cite web | title=3 phases of the Zeitgeist Movement | url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpdLLOiI3fk | publisher=The Zeitgeist Movement | accessdate=2010-04-21}}</ref>.


===Decision making===
===Decision making===

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The Zeitgeist Movement
The Zeitgeist Movement
Type of site
Social movement
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URLhttp://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com
Registrationmembership

The Zeitgeist Movement (TZM) is a grassroots movement whose stated focus is on increasing society's awareness of the suggested need for global social change for the better of all of the world. [2]. In its July 2010 Newsletter it defines itself as: "The Zeitgeist Movement is a sustainability advocacy organization which is fundamentally built upon/inspired by the social ideas of Jacque Fresco of The Venus Project...The Zeitgeist Movement (TZM) seeks to transition into a new social system, called a “Resource-Based Economy” which seeks to base social organization on Resource Management and Preservation as the initial starting point of all relevant earthly decisions. In turn, we wish to see Science and Technology be used liberally for the greater social good, including the scientific reorientation of Labor, Production, Distribution and hence Industry at large. This can be done through a “Systems Theory” approach to a global technological management infrastructure. “Politics”, as we know it today, is considered outdated in the view of The Movement, for it is an institutional byproduct of ancient folkways of human relations that pre-dates the advent of modern scientific understandings. Politics inherently prefers “opinion” to “fact”. In other words, Government today acts in accord with vested interests, not objective scientific reasoning. [3]This group is noted on its website as the activist arm of The Venus Project, a non-profit[4] and for profit [5]venture founded by industrial designer and social engineer Jacque Fresco.[4] As of June 20, 2010, the movement claims to have approximately 411,000 members worldwide, while the front page of its website show subscribers in over 235 global regions, including most of the world's countries. [6] The Zeitgeist Movement was inspired by the social response from Peter Joseph's films Zeitgeist: The Movie and Zeitgeist: Addendum. However, it was Zeitgeist Addendum which first introduced The Venus Project. A clear distinction is made between the work of The Movement and the issues raised in Peter Joseph's films in that The Movement is not necessarily in advocacy of any issues raised in the films and exists on its own, sharing the "Zeitgeist" name in gesture. [7]

Basis

Concepts advocated by the Zeitgeist Movement

  • No Money/Barter or Trade: Money creates established institutions that are forced to protect themselves which inhibits progress[8]. The fractional reserve system, usury/interest, and credit are all functions of this flawed system that creates debt, leading to the need for employment, for the purpose of paying off debts. A process known as 'cyclical consumption.(Zeitgeist Movement Orientation Guide, Page 7)
  • Automation: automation is more productive than human labor and frees mankind from repetitive and tedious tasks[9].
  • Artificial intelligence: machines are needed to make decisions objectively, unlike humans who are susceptible to personal projections, desires or bias. Machines are also needed to store and retrieve information because humans have a limited capacity for memory.[10].
  • Technological unification of the globe: globally shared technology is required to monitor planetary resources in real time, and make the most efficient use of them in solving planetary problems. [11].
  • Scientific methodology: planetary government is obligated to methodology not individuals. Governing decisions are arrived at through scientific method, not belief[12].
  • No property: property is wasteful and unsustainable. It is done away with in favor of a system of universal access, which will be made possible through abundance of goods and services, thus eliminating the need for ownership. [13].
  • Sustainable City Systems: unified systems approach. Systems theory and a systemic approach for a self-sustaining globe and culture can be modeled on a smaller scale with a city-size system[14].

Organization

Architecture

The Zeitgeist Movement organizational architecture follows a Bottom Up Approach or Reverse hierarchy approach[15]. This hierarchy will consist of teams which are then divided into sub teams. The sub teams have a specific focus on specific areas and reach a consensus among themselves. The collective decisions of the sub teams would thus be the decision of the team. The next level up would be an international oversight board that, if necessary, would act as a global organization or international counsel most likely consisting of individuals who have some form of significant chapter involvement such as founders or organizers of chapters where most but not all actions will require global synchronization in order to have significant impact[16].

Information model

Information is input by different people. Conclusions are drawn and arrived at by the statistical and fact-based information that has been presented. Interactions are made with intelligent databases. Feedback is given, free of projections and value distortions[17].

Decision making

TZM applies a democratic process that contemplates only the tangible information available. TZM applies a method of democracy which uses peer based information upload and is cross checked by peers, similar to Wikipedia. Decisions are arrived at by utilizing the Scientific Method. TZM recognizes that developmental programs are still needed to create the infrastructure needed for this hierarchy[18]

Phases of the movement

Phase 1: Awareness Phase

As of April 20, 2010 the Zeitgeist Movement was in phase 1, consisting of collecting people, getting the movement's information out, and finding identification with other groups of individuals across all races, religions, and ethnicities[19]. Phase 1 also consists of, but is not limited to, forming; teams to create the infrastructure of the movement site, a communication team, and a development team[20]. Another aspect of phase 1 is forming international chapters which are needed for creating the infrastructure for communication on a global level. The main objective of phase 1 is the need for more members, in order to make the existence of the movement relevant to the external world[21].

Phase 2: Project Phase

Phase 2 is the team action phase, which the movement is not in yet, where chapter projects are shared with the community[22]. This collective understanding is needed for a synchronized approach for projects such as knowledgeable lecturers. This is also the phase for organized awareness projects which are anticipated to lead to the incubation of offshoot projects such as ending world hunger, disarmament, and anti-militarism[23]. This phase focuses on expansion of the teams which will lead to expansion of the group and the creation of a functional organization. The aim of phase 2 is the interconnection of these groups with interrelated and interdisciplinary focuses[24].

Phase 3: Action Phase

Phase 3 is where higher forms of activism will occur such as boycotts, fundraising, city construction, direct lobbying of corporate and political organizations[25]. This is the phase that will focus on dynamic interaction with previous established institutions[26].

Zeitgeist Day

The Zeitgeist Movement celebrates its annual ZDay in March. The last two were held on March 15, 2009 and on March 13, 2010. On this day, the Zeitgeist Movement has local gatherings to learn and share information with all interested individuals. In 2009 there were more than 450 events held in 70 countries around the world.[27] In 2009, among other events, Peter Joseph and Jacque Fresco spoke to a sold out crowd of around 900 at the Borough of Manhattan Community College for over 2 hours.[28]

Regional and state chapters

The Zeitgeist Movement organizes its members into country chapters and regional sub-chapters. [29] Each regional chapter is hosted on its own domain, or in sub-domains from The Zeitgeist Movement's main site. The chapters are headed by individuals or groups of individuals who are interested in the movement and wish to donate their time to help out. According to The Zeitgeist Movement July 2010 Newsletter, The Zeitgeist Movement currently has 46 official country chapters over 200 regional sub-chapters internationally. [30] This includes 45 official U.S. state chapters. [31] A virtual chapter was also created to represent the movement in the virtual world Second Life. [32]

Radio address

Peter Joseph maintains a weekly radio address, that is currently on hiatus, which is broadcast every Wednesday on BlogTalkRadio. These broadcasts discuss the progress of the Zeitgeist Movement, hold interviews with various relevant personalities, provide information for the Zeitgeist Movement's Chapters, and answer questions sent in by listeners.

There are two other known BlogTalkRadio shows dealing with the Zeitgeist Movement, Resource-Based Economies, and the Venus Project. One, known as V-Radio,[33] is hosted by former Libertarian Congressional candidate Neil Kiernan Stephenson, who in 2008 ran for Congress and was endorsed by former Democratic Presidential candidate Mike Gravel.[34]

Media Project

According to a press release circulated to members on May 12, 2010, the Zeitgeist Media Project (ZMP) Beta was released. According to the press release the Media Project is an extension of the Communications Team.

See also

References

  1. ^ "3 phases of the Zeitgeist Movement". The Zeitgeist Movement. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
  2. ^ "The Zeitgeist Movement Website". The Zeitgeist Movement. Retrieved 2010-04-20. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  3. ^ http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/July2010NL.pdf
  4. ^ a b "501c donate and for profit store". February 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-08. Cite error: The named reference "zeitgeist manual" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  5. ^ "profit company evidence". www.manta.com. Retrieved 2009-04-08.
  6. ^ http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/joomla/index.php?Itemid=50
  7. ^ http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_kb&task=article&article=3&Itemid=100091
  8. ^ "Peter Joseph on what we advocate". youtube. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
  9. ^ "Peter Joseph on what we advocate". youtube. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
  10. ^ "Peter Joseph on what we advocate". youtube. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
  11. ^ "Peter Joseph on what we advocate". youtube. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
  12. ^ "Peter Joseph on what we advocate". youtube. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
  13. ^ "Peter Joseph on what we advocate". youtube. Retrieved 2010-06-05.
  14. ^ "Peter Joseph on what we advocate". youtube. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
  15. ^ "3 phases of the Zeitgeist Movement". The Zeitgeist Movement. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
  16. ^ "3 phases of the Zeitgeist Movement". The Zeitgeist Movement. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
  17. ^ "3 phases of the Zeitgeist Movement". The Zeitgeist Movement. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
  18. ^ "3 phases of the Zeitgeist Movement". The Zeitgeist Movement. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
  19. ^ "3 phases of the Zeitgeist Movement". The Zeitgeist Movement. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
  20. ^ "3 phases of the Zeitgeist Movement". The Zeitgeist Movement. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
  21. ^ "3 phases of the Zeitgeist Movement". The Zeitgeist Movement. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
  22. ^ "3 phases of the Zeitgeist Movement". The Zeitgeist Movement. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
  23. ^ "3 phases of the Zeitgeist Movement". The Zeitgeist Movement. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
  24. ^ "3 phases of the Zeitgeist Movement". The Zeitgeist Movement. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
  25. ^ "3 phases of the Zeitgeist Movement". The Zeitgeist Movement. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
  26. ^ "3 phases of the Zeitgeist Movement". The Zeitgeist Movement. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
  27. ^ "What is Zday".
  28. ^ Alan Feuer (March 16, 2009). "They've Seen the Future and Dislike the Present". New York Times. Retrieved December 17, 2009.
  29. ^ http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=492&Itemid=1908
  30. ^ http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/July2010NL.pdf
  31. ^ "The Zeitgeist Movement Website". The Zeitgeist Movement. Retrieved 2010-04-02. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  32. ^ http://chapters.thezeitgeistmovement.com/virtual/
  33. ^ "V-Radio".
  34. ^ "Stephenson gets Gravel, BTP endorsements". The Boston Tea Party. Retrieved 2010-04-03. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

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