AMERICA'S BIG MISTAKE: Watershed Democracy REJECTED!

The video discusses John Wesley Powell's 1878 proposal to divide the western US based on watershed boundaries rather than arbitrary grids. This approach aimed to improve land and water management, but was rejected. The current grid system leads to unequal resource distribution, environmental issues, and inefficient energy use. Powell's ideas could have transformed urban development and governance, promoting a more sustainable and equitable society.

How does the orientation of houses affect energy efficiency in terms of passive solar design?

What mistakes does the speaker identify regarding the orientation of houses in relation to solar gain?

What does the speaker mean by saying that orienting houses properly is 'absolutely free'?

In what ways could the implementation of Powell's ideas have changed American society?