"One of Fuller's most popular works, Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth, is a brilliant synthesis of his world view. In this very accessible volume, Fuller investigates the great challenges facing humanity. How will humanity survive? How does automation influence individualization? How can we utilize our resources more effectively to realize our potential to end poverty in this generation? He questions the concept of specialization, calls for a design revolution of innovation, and offers advice on how to guide "spaceship earth" toward a sustainable future."--Jacket.

Introduction -- Comprehensive propensities -- Origins of specialization -- Comprehensively commanded automation -- Spaceship earth -- General systems theory -- Synergy -- Integral functions -- The regenerative landscape -- Index -- Appendix.