Archive for January 2012

The End of the American Dream – Environment

The delusional view that we have dominion over the Earth has spelled disaster for nature through almost complete environmental degradation. This dangerous view is propagated by two main camps who work closely together: large corporations and Christian fundamentalists. The former regard nature as a resource to be exploited in order to maximize profits and the latter claim dominion over nature, and thus have equal disregard for it. Indeed some Christian fundamentalists even welcome the destruction of nature with joy as this (or alternatively another world war) will herald the day of rapture! Recently these two groups have entered into an unholy alliance, which is undermining American democracy as both parties hold misanthropic tenets. If the corporate-sponsored climate change deniers and Bible bashers get their way doomsday may come sooner than later. Only by understanding that we are an integral part of nature, do we stand a chance at saving it. However, it’s the 11th hour already. If you enjoyed this clip, why not watch the whole film? (The 11th Hour by Leonardo di Caprio)

Demographic Winter (Trailer)

One of the most ominous events of modern history is quietly unfolding. Social scientists and economists agree – we are headed toward a demographic winter which threatens to have catastrophic social and economic consequences. The effects will be severe and long lasting and are already becoming manifest in much of Europe. A groundbreaking film, Demographic Winter: Decline of the Human Family, reveals in chilling soberness how societies with diminished family influence are now grimly seen as being in social and economic jeopardy. Demographic Winter draws upon experts from all around the world – demographers, economists, sociologists, psychologists, civic and religious leaders, parliamentarians and diplomats. Together, they reveal the dangers facing society and the worlds economies, dangers far more imminent than global warming and at least as severe. Official website: www.demographicwinter.com