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Note: Foerd’s grandfather and Dr. R. Buckminster Fuller (Google Buckminster Fuller) were childhood playmates, classmates at a Milton, Massachusetts, USA secondary school, and lifelong friends. Both enjoyed analytical minds, cooperation during World War II, and frequent reunions. Foerd attended the same school and worked in an architectural firm. He started an architecture course, active since 1975, and taught drafting to fellow students. Buckminster Fuller’s enduring school loyalty included campus visits while staying at the home of a mutual family friend. This friend hosted a very special brunch for the three of us. After inquiring about family and the architecture program, Bucky spoke a wide range of intriguing topics that quickly filled a young mind. Three years later, shortly after inventing OWEC® during college, Foerd and friends attended an intensive "Bucky Seminar" at which he lectured extemporaneously for ten hours over the course of three evenings. A few days afterward, as stated in the first paragraph of the "About Us" section, one of these friends succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning that also nearly claimed Foerd. In addition to the above letter, Bucky sent information about his floating breakwater patent. He provided clear foresight to the integrated nature of current dilemmas as well as optimism that humanity may solve critical problems "just-in-time" for balancing living standards. |
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