So we got a new computer, working on video and massive photographic files ( 2-3 GB) were taxing our ole Emac. It treated us right for over 5 years. Now it will primarily be an email/word processing/light image work machine. For the first week we had both our computers in the same space, shamelessly I engaged in some Gmail chat with Gala discussing what would be a good dinner option, 7 ft away to give you a spatial image. Having 2 occupied computers drove Ezra to personal insanity (he isn't big on mom and dad's computer time obviously). Yesterday he unplugged the cord while I was working
I have been thinking a lot about buying stuff today in light of watching The Corporation last night. Throwing another log on the documentary fire, this one was a prime example of the power of media to work its number on you. Ironic, interestingly enough, because a chunk of the film was about marketing media manipulation. The arrangement of information was semi-linear, but after awhile seemed to be a big-pile-on of the most negative corporate moments known to man. Really scary situations that merit attention, however as the pile grew the sensational nature of the filmmaker's agenda was looming. Its weird, I'm really glad to know the content that the film addressed, but the WHAT DO I DO part is left really unclear. Its almost like the purpose is merely to stir a different pot of hate and blame aimed at the business world. The result for this viewer is mostly a confusion about what I should and shouldn't buy.
I have been thinking a lot about buying stuff today in light of watching The Corporation last night. Throwing another log on the documentary fire, this one was a prime example of the power of media to work its number on you. Ironic, interestingly enough, because a chunk of the film was about marketing media manipulation. The arrangement of information was semi-linear, but after awhile seemed to be a big-pile-on of the most negative corporate moments known to man. Really scary situations that merit attention, however as the pile grew the sensational nature of the filmmaker's agenda was looming. Its weird, I'm really glad to know the content that the film addressed, but the WHAT DO I DO part is left really unclear. Its almost like the purpose is merely to stir a different pot of hate and blame aimed at the business world. The result for this viewer is mostly a confusion about what I should and shouldn't buy.
one directive i took from it... really watch those rBGH and rBST labels on milk. those spooky bovine chemicals now have a clearer face. otherwise, gol, to fight the pervasion/perversion of the bottom-line-corporation-mentality unless you get almost entirely off the grid seems pretty daunting. i kinda think corporations are our age's tyranny, and each age has its own... love, your wife
"stirring the pot" - isn't this what we're all good at... it really is getting down to the 'what do I do' that is hard for us - we don't want to look like misers and it's just so easy to point the finger... I wonder if there is a way to encourage film making that isn't just about these agendas and pointing fingers... micheal moore has perfected this, and it sells...
thanks gala! my milk eyes are focused.
greg, you hit the nail for me. The film has an undertone of blame and the reality is we all wanna find who it is that is in charge of evil in the world. humility might be a good place to start and then small choices here and there as we all have money to vote with.