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- ↑ Steffen, Alex (2006). Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century. Harry N. Abrams. ISBN 0-8109-3095-1.
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- ↑ Bruce Sterling, "The Last Viridian Note", 2008-11-18
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