The question is not so much do we have the technology, scientific data, the systems, understanding of the problems or answers to effectively tackle pending and present issues, but more do we have the will to make the difficult decisions that required. In this project we call civilization, it seems that we have created a social apathy fostered by our present media, political, corporate and economic structures that places the results of your favourite sporting team, or the next issues of Sex in the City above real life issues lurking in the shadows. Human civilization has experimented with different kinds of social and political systems throughout history, one giving way to another over the centuries. There is no reason why the present system can’t or won’t be force to re-evaluate its systems. If the environmental effects we are starting to witness are the symptom, then the root problem can often be found in norms of the social systems presently in place. In the 21st century, we face the exciting challenge of doing a make over of our present civilization keeping the good and modifying that which is not sustainable.
On YouTube, this video is posted under it's own name, and one that fits it very well, "The most important video you will ever see..." which in all honesty, is probably closer to the truth than it's original title of Arithmetic, Population and Energy.
Actually a lecture...
The beauty of working on this project is all of the suggestions and leads on pertinent concepts, movements or individuals. I’d not looked into Jacque Fresco’s work until a friend, snowboarder Wolle Nyvelt, sent me a couple of links and suggested looking into his work. In one word... WOW!Here is how...
The Power of Nightmares is an incredible documentary, in fact a series of three hour-long programs follow the history roots of and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism. Thing are not quiet exactly as they seem. In a comprehensive, well-researched production for BBC, Adam Curtis gently blows the smoke...
