In this program the viewer sees a Fuller geodesic dome constructed. A stop-motion film compresses the five-hour construction job into a brief sequence, and gives a clear view of this design, which covers a maximum of area with a minimum of structure. Demonstrating the geodesic idea, Mr. Fuller points out that his geometry is based on sixty-degree angles rather than the conventional ninety-degree angles, and that the main structural element of his buildings is the triangle. He then gives his own definition of mathematics and explains that his goal is to find out how to do the most with the least. (Description adapted from documents in the NET Microfiche) R. Buckminster Fuller a man who has been called the first poet of technology and the greatest living genius of industrial technical realization in building talks of himself and his ideas on this richly illustrated three-episode series. The Fuller World presents the revolutionary architectural contributions of this scientist-philosopher in terms of his own concept of the world and the needs of mankind. The Fuller World is a 1963 production of WGBH-TV, Boston for NET. Original music composed and conducted by Daniel Pinkham. The 3 half-hour episodes that comprise this series were originally recorded on videotape. (Description adapted from documents in the NET Microfiche)
