This is a lot of money, but only 5 percent of the combined annual military budgets of the United States and Russia. Of course, a single line would not do the trick. To totally and appropriately interconnect the world's population centers would require several times this length. One must also add the cost of local distribution systems where such do not exist. The organization is engaged in two primary activities to achieve this goal.
Education is the one key to the mission.
Right now, they just don't know. To spread the word, GENI makes presentations, participates in conferences, produces and distributes videos, newsletters, and other information tools. GENI is currently working on an hour-long documentary film, appropriate for international broadcast, to help tell their story. GENI has affiliates in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Moscow, Texas, Alaska and the U.K. which are helping to spread the word. These affiliates are organized and run by small groups of volunteers who share the vision and assist with education and fund-raising.