A genius is the sort of person who thinks, solves problems, and sometimes -- though rarely -- is able to communicate the solutions to others. "Bucky" Fuller invented and adapted the geodesic dome, the "safe" Dymaxion automobile, and countless other things. His approach to life -- solving the problems of mankind with technologies -- was very Plato plus Aristotle. I heard him speak at a lecture when he was well into his 70's -- and still among the most vital minds alive. He was Einstein plus Robin Williams -- Plato plus Milton Berle -- Johnny Carson plus Steve Jobs -- he was: simply amazing.
He was an influence on my life -- because, in spite of the obvious elements of failure and despair in his life -- he chose to live on, do his best to solve problems, and help others. He lived the kind of life I could aspire to -- even if in my own small way. I always sought the unusual ways of communicating, teaching, conquering the problem
--whatever it might be.
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