At least it was fun.

In the London Guardian today we can read about the NIC's forecast of the future US, one with much lower standing in the world. Bleepdeep is not really surprised by this forecast, or feel that the alternate energy and environmental concerns are strong and true. Nor that the timing of this is off at all (if anything it could be sooner). Just, it was so short. From the time when my grandmothers mother was born to when I will die, the US will have risen to glory and it will fade away. Sic transit gloria mundi

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/20/barack-obama-president-intelligence-agency

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As we go through an economic downturn how will design fair? Well as seen in the past, design will do well. But can this slump be different? We at bleepdeep think that it certainly can and should. As designers we need to activate your selves and take this prime opportunity to restructure the world. T. Boone Pickens is calling for a more 'green' infrastructure to sprout up and take hold. Creating a 'new America' a more aware America? Let's hope so.

When I was young I lived in Sweden, recycling was not seen as a 'green' thing to do, to aid the environment. It was mandatory, you had to do it. Some, more forward thinking, cities in the US are now putting this sort of thing in effect (e.g.: Portland). As the citizens we should look to make it known that this is to sort of thing that we would like to see (if you agree with that). Perhaps this is the turning of a new age, no less important than the industrial revolution, grate depression, or reconstruction. We will have to take hold and steer destiny in the direction we see fit. It is our duty isn't it?