THE ARK

I try to stay current with the news on a global scale because I think everyone should stay up to date with the world we live in. Be it political affairs, social issues, environmental subjects, technological and biological advances or just how far down the chaotic rabbit hole we are slipping on a daily basis, you need to keep informed. If you're not in the know then you're going to be blindsided and eventually get screwed by someone crooked that is. Plus, we all should be striving to better mankind and the realm we inhabit. That is, unless you're content with just being a useless parasite.

Now that I'm done ranting, it's on the topic of the betterment of our living that I did find something cool today. I read an article in the tech section of CNN about a multi-use, environmentally friendly building, designed by Russian architect Alexander Remizov, called "The Ark". They are built to handle any environment including earthquakes and even being completely afloat! They are powered by wind generators and solar panels and are supposed to be completely in balance with nature.

I would definitely opt into test living one of these babies. Imagine living in a self contained microcosm, where all of the inhabitants upkeep "their world" and work together hand in hand. Where we are kind to each other and teach love and togetherness like we should. First we have to stop acting like dicks and just play nice with one another, but I think it could happen. In fact, it needs to happen. Check out this awesome renderings of what The Ark looks like:

(All renderings courtesy of Remistudio.)

On a twisted note, it also reminds me of Bioshock. Something goes horribly wrong and a biological outbreak occurs warping the colonists physically and mentally. This former model of future living locks tight and turns into an inescapable prison. The once peaceful and forward thinking community de-evolves into chaos and madness. Crazies run rampant in bunny masks slaughtering their brethren! This could also happen.



Either way, sounds like nary a dull moment so sign me up.
:)