Author: kara

The Problem In a previous paper (ap2 ENERGY SCARCITY AND NEW OPTIONS), a new vessel (called a SEMAN or Seagoing Energy Module with Automatic Navigation-stabilization) is described that can harvest energy from wind, waves and sun from the ocean. In that paper, it is noted that the oceans have enough area in high wind zones… Continue reading FINANCING A NEW CIVILIZATION

The problem   There are two problems in reality. The simplest is air pollution by trace gasses. Here small amounts of dangerous gasses (usually acids) are released in a chemical reaction-usually combustion. These gasses have a bad impact on the environment, and must be eliminated. A good example is sulfur in coal. The sulfur in coal… Continue reading AQUATER2050 PAPER NO. 1 AIR POLLUTION AND CLIMATE CHANGE

The Problem On February 2, 2013 Mr. J. V. Last published an article in the Review section of the Wall Street Journal called “America’s Baby Bust” in which he outlined the problems caused by America’s declining birth rate. He notes that the birth rate “…hasn’t been above the replacement rate in a sustained way since… Continue reading CURE FOR THE BABY BUST

The Problem In a companion paper (ap3 NEW JOBS FOR THE COMING GENERATION), the trend toward automation of the work of civilization by computers and robots and the resultant loss of jobs, along with a potential source of work to counter this trend and provide employment for the coming generations was described. It was claimed… Continue reading AQUATER PAPER NO. 3B– THE LIMITS OF AUTOMATION AND JOB SECURITY

The Problem During the last century, the industrialized nations changed from a primarily rural, agricultural society into a primarily urban, industrialized society. Then, starting with the advent of computers and robots in the latter part of the century, the middle-class jobs associated with producing and distributing the goods along with the associated office-based services needed… Continue reading AQUATER PAPER NO. 3A NEW LAND JOBS FOR THE COMING GENERATION