Here is an interesting approach to activism. Two men and a megaphone point out some simple truths with a smile or two. Is this the best way to reach the masses?
This approach is more direct and more specific, although here of course the audience is voluntary:
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
A Love Story
A certain Mr Moore has made a new documentary film - Capitalism: A Love Story. Let's take a quick look at it:
Remember - his documentaries always have an element of entertainment in them, rather than the pure investigative journalism style of Greg Palast or John Pilger, but he always makes valid points.
Has capitalism itself changed over the years?
This article suggests that it might have done so. Take a look at this thought provoking 1948 film on the benefits of capitalism:
Remember - his documentaries always have an element of entertainment in them, rather than the pure investigative journalism style of Greg Palast or John Pilger, but he always makes valid points.
Has capitalism itself changed over the years?
This article suggests that it might have done so. Take a look at this thought provoking 1948 film on the benefits of capitalism:
Monday, September 14, 2009
Creation
I wonder, can you tell from the title? Once in a while I find myself surprised - genuinely surprised - at the actions and opinions held in this country. Just when I think I've seen it all...
A British film about Charles Darwin has failed to find a US distributor because his theory of evolution is too controversial for American audiences, according to its producer.
I expected some people to not like it, but to fail to find a distributor?! I think some people need to grow a thicker skin. Is this really how things are in this country now?
"It is unbelievable to us that this is still a really hot potato in America. There's still a great belief that He made the world in six days. It's quite difficult for we in the UK to imagine religion in America. We live in a country which is no longer so religious. But in the US, outside of New York and LA, religion rules."
I just can't believe it.
In other, more amusing news ...
Creationism question in 'misleading' science GCSE
In this case, a British exam board added a question in a boilogy paper which referred to Creationism.
"Earlier, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, insisted it had no place in school science."
A British film about Charles Darwin has failed to find a US distributor because his theory of evolution is too controversial for American audiences, according to its producer.
I expected some people to not like it, but to fail to find a distributor?! I think some people need to grow a thicker skin. Is this really how things are in this country now?
"It is unbelievable to us that this is still a really hot potato in America. There's still a great belief that He made the world in six days. It's quite difficult for we in the UK to imagine religion in America. We live in a country which is no longer so religious. But in the US, outside of New York and LA, religion rules."
I just can't believe it.
In other, more amusing news ...
Creationism question in 'misleading' science GCSE
In this case, a British exam board added a question in a boilogy paper which referred to Creationism.
"Earlier, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, insisted it had no place in school science."
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
More Inconvenient Truths
Sometimes the truth is obvious, yet most of us refuse to acknowledge it's existence. The last taboo - population control - appeared in the news again today:
"Contraception is almost five times cheaper as a means of preventing climate change than conventional green technologies, according to research by the London School of Economics."
You can read the full article here.
"Every £4 spent on family planning over the next four decades would reduce global CO2 emissions by more than a ton, whereas a minimum of £19 would have to be spent on low-carbon technologies to achieve the same result, the research says."
I'm not suggesting we should focus less on other efforts, but the best and most obvious method of tackling our planet's problems is to reduce the quantities of resources that we use. Less people, less comsumption and less waste.
Another fitting article appeared today:
"The collapse in Britain's bee population is being made worse by pesticides that are banned in much of EU, according to a new study."
You can read the full article here.
Apparently much of the EU has already reached the same conclusion, hence the bans. Of course, the chemical manufacturers will be able to tell you why this is not true, or where the data is flawed or inconclusive, but they always have a product to sell and investors to please.
Check out some of my shirt designs if you're looking for a way to spread your message - click here!
"Contraception is almost five times cheaper as a means of preventing climate change than conventional green technologies, according to research by the London School of Economics."
You can read the full article here.
"Every £4 spent on family planning over the next four decades would reduce global CO2 emissions by more than a ton, whereas a minimum of £19 would have to be spent on low-carbon technologies to achieve the same result, the research says."
I'm not suggesting we should focus less on other efforts, but the best and most obvious method of tackling our planet's problems is to reduce the quantities of resources that we use. Less people, less comsumption and less waste.
Another fitting article appeared today:
"The collapse in Britain's bee population is being made worse by pesticides that are banned in much of EU, according to a new study."
You can read the full article here.
Apparently much of the EU has already reached the same conclusion, hence the bans. Of course, the chemical manufacturers will be able to tell you why this is not true, or where the data is flawed or inconclusive, but they always have a product to sell and investors to please.
Check out some of my shirt designs if you're looking for a way to spread your message - click here!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
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