Surviving Progress (2011)
- CategoryDocumentary
- LanguageEnglish
- Runtime1h 26m
- DirectorMathieu Roy, Harold Crooks
- IMDb Rating7.4
- Year2011
- Release dateNov 04, 2011
- StarsStephen Hawking, David Suzuki, Jane Goodall
Surviving Progress
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.
Surviving Progress Synopsis
With an impressive 7.4/10 rating, Surviving Progress (2011) is one of the most acclaimed Documentary films in the 1337x catalog. "Every time history repeats itself, the price goes up." This captivating Documentary film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Mathieu Roy and Harold Crooks, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Stephen Hawking, David Suzuki, Jane Goodall, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. 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”...
