The Saviour of The World: An extraordinary force of nature.
Born on March 30, 1938 in Ravensburg, Germany, Klaus Schwab is an economist, engineer and the founder of the World Economic Forum. He holds such a multitude of honours and accolades that it would make your head spin. He has liaised with Presidents, Kings, world organisation heads, NGO leaders and captains of industry the world over. He sits on the boards of vast numbers of influential organisations that are leading the way to a brighter, fairer and more sustainable carbon neutral future for the world and it’s people. The Globalist Gazette met Professor Schwab recently in a lair beneath his villa at Cologny, Geneva in Switzerland where the Fondation Martin Bodmer Library and Museum is also located.
Surface to air missiles defend the Schwab compound from would-be haters.
As we arrive by limousine at the gates we are greeted by an efficient, polite and suitably armed security guard. Zhe introduces zherself as Einhorn. We exchange pleasantries and have a brief chat before being thoroughly x-rayed, finger-printed, scanned and probed. The last is quite an intimate process, but so discreet you’d hardly feel it. Sir Schwab is most prudent in maintaining strong security measures around him as there are a fringe minority of crazed lunatics who have expressed a distinct lack of enthusiasm for his humanitarian efforts.
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“I love the phrase: "You will own nothing and you will be happy." It's got a real ring to it.”
We are escorted down to Sir Schwab's underground bunker where an impressive array of surface to air missile launchers and other self defense mechanisms are on display. Here we find an impressive labyrinth of rooms of various sizes. Cameras and sensors everywhere record the minutest detail. I counted ten different security doors on the way to the drawing room where he awaits us. The first thing that strikes me is his imposing figure. Sir Schwab’s authoritative presence is offset by his effervescent charm and gregariousness. He gestures to my seat and we settle down for our chat.
It is truly an honour to meet you Sir Schwab, or should I call you Professor Schwab?
No Sir Schwab will do just fine.
You hold such a long list of honorary titles, it's difficult to know which to choose from.
Haha.. Yes it’s true…
Your home is in a beautiful setting by Lake Geneva. Have you lived here long?
Yes, since 1971 when I married Hilde.
Your wife Hilde and yourself make such a handsome couple. What brought you together?
Well we have various common interests such as banking, industry and haut culture, so we were naturally suited. Of course we are both quite physically attractive and our families had been also well acquainted for generations, so it was a natural match for both of us.
The effervescent Hilde Schwab
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Of course! You both have so many responsibilities to think about. Can you tell us what a typical day is like in the Schwab household?
Well as you can imagine it is a busy place. We have to manage governments, corporations, stakeholders. NGOs and a multitude of other entities. It is hard to find the time to stop and think sometimes. There is rarely a dull moment. You have a pandemic one minute and the next you have a war in Ukraine. Who knows, there could be a banking crisis or a massive cyberattack next. It's amazing how these things can happen all at once. Or in sequence. He smiles.
Yes it is truly remarkable. Which initiative takes up most of your time?
Without a doubt it's the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Tell us more.
Well, it's an initiative to fundamentally alter reality. Basically we want people to change their DNA and merge with machines.
Human activity can be harnessed in extraordinary ways. Imagine a robot which can partially think for itself and make certain decisions. This is a new stage of evolution for mankind. Of course it’s all highly ethical, diverse and provides equal opportunities to all the relevant strands of society.
Naturally. So, basically people will become programmable automatons?
Well that’s an interpretation that a small minority of critics wish to apply. What we are doing is bringing a sense of purpose and satisfaction in life which is currently missing- A sense of joy in rigorous activity. There will never again be a need to make tedious decisions about where to go and what to do. No further need for the burden of child-birth or raising families. All is taken care of. What could be more delightful?
Wonderful. I love the phrase "You will own nothing and you will be happy." It's got a real ring to it. Did you come up with that yourself?
Myself and Hilde were on a hunting expedition in Thailand when we were musing about how inconvenient it is that ordinary people should need to possess their own things. We had been thinking of a better way for them to live without the burden of managing their lives, and we realised- We're actually doing them a huge favour by removing all those impositions. They are going to love what we have in store for them. Both Hilde and I came up with the phrase simultaneously. Great minds think alike, don’t they?
Haha, yes indeed. We laughed. So what's the timeline on this big scheme of yours?
Well, we've been working up to this since 1971, or to be frank, quite a bit further back than that, but things really started off in earnest in 2015 with phase 1; 2020 was phase 2 and in 2025 Phase 3 is going to be extra special. The goal for total completion is 2030. Humans and machines should be pretty indistinguishable by then. It will be a truly marvellous era for mankind when you think of it. Virtual total compliance. No more conflict. Decisions will be made by the Elite who will be able to turn people on and off as required. We can even keep them stored in warehouses like spare parts.
It sounds amazing. Who exactly comprises the Elite?
Well that's a deep question. Naturally you and I are amongst them but we will all inevitably need a few small modifications.
Modifications?
Yes of course. A number of tests will be required to assess each individual. If you like we can process you before you leave the compound.
Well, that sounds wonderful.
Don’t be nervous. We can do it another time if you wish. There's no immediate rush.
He smiles graciously.
Thank you Sir Schwab.
You're very welcome. Why don’t we take a break and I’ll show you around the grounds. We can continue our conversation later…
Marvellous.
You will own nothing and you will be happy.
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