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Surviving Progress (2011)

"Every time history repeats itself, the price goes up."

7.320111h 26mEN
Documentary

Directed by Mathieu Roy

Rating

7.3/10

Runtime

1h 26m

Language

EN

Release

November 4, 2011

Director

Mathieu Roy

Official Trailer

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Overview

Humanity’s ascent is often measured by the speed of progress. But what if progress is actually spiraling us downwards, towards collapse? Ronald Wright, whose best-seller, “A Short History Of Progress” inspired “Surviving Progress”, shows how past civilizations were destroyed by “progress traps”—allu...

Cast

Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking

Self

David Suzuki

David Suzuki

Self

Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall

Self

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Surviving Progress (2011), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Humanity’s ascent is often measured by the speed of progress. But what if progress is actually spiraling us downwards, towards collapse? Ronald Wright, whose best-seller, “A Short History Of Progress” inspired “Surviving Progress”, shows how past civilizations were destroyed by “progress traps”—alluring technologies and belief systems that serve immediate needs, but ransom the future. As pressure on the world’s resources accelerates and financial elites bankrupt nations, can our globally-entwined civilization escape a final, catastrophic progress trap? With potent images and illuminating insights from thinkers who have probed our genes, our brains, and our social behaviour, this requiem to progress-as-usual also poses a challenge: to prove that making apes smarter isn’t an evolutionary dead-end.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Surviving Progress. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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