Supplemental Discussion 2 (Module 5)
The subject matter in the film is the current impact of civilization, such as concentrated wealth. The central message is that there is no connection between present models and strategies of economic growth with the real world (Roy & Crooks, 2012). In the film, there is the overconsumption of natural resources and overutilization of the limited natural resources.
I entirely agree with the argument in the film because the current models and strategies for economic growth and development lack ethical regulations. This is reflected in the modern global economic practices that result in overexploitation and overconsumption of natural resources. If the strategies are not changed to have a connection with the real world, then the limited natural resources will be over-utilized by the present generation. This poses a challenge to the future generation and a risk to modern society. I think that the film has a clear message that economic strategies and models need to have a connection with the real world to attain sustainability.
References
Roy, M., & Crooks, H. (October 2012). Surviving progress. Co-Production National Film Board of Canada. Available through the SFU Library.