The Story of Stuff

[terrenero]

Annie Leonard instructive material can be found at The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard. I'm curious to know what people think about this production, viewed by over 4 million people already.

[jrhartley]

Looked rather heavy going so I didnt read a lot of it - not very user friendly for people of low intelligence like me - needs more pictures

[Richard Edwards]

The fact USA is responsible for a lot is well known and documented. We cannot change the world unless peaceful change starts within. We should stop blaming the big green giant, and tackle corruption, inequality, poverty and so on in our own backyard. What is actually your point: educate us on how bad we really are? Let's look at today's China, former USSR and others: can you point us to any similar websites to see what they have done, or are you selective on your critiques?

[terrenero]

Hi Richard.
No, actually, I don't know of other similar materials in other languages or from other countries. If I spoke Russian, or German, or Italian or Chinese, or knew about materials in such language I'd be delighted to post them concurrently; but I don't. On the other hand, if any one else knows about such materials please share them, I'd be curious to see them myself--regardless of language. Sharing Annie's material didn't pursue any other goal than to share it with those who may have an interest in seeing it and in knowing people's reactions as to its value. I have some reservations myself about a few things, but overall I think the point is valid regardless of country, language or culture. And, no, it was not meant to 'educate' you or anyone else, though I certainly got a lot of education that's very useful just to myself.

[cigarjoe]

Very interesting......I'm at a loss for words!
Junior, you don't need to read it, it's a video! and very slow loading, so it might not be worth the effort........hummm

[windeguy]

One significant driver in the need for more stuff is more and more people. More people than the planet can support. Something that the video failed to mention as one root cause in the need for more stuff.

George Carlin had a classic skit on stuff. It has a similar message together with humor.

YouTube - George Carlin Talks About "Stuff"

For all those worried at the moment about the world economy, just try and get the world economy going without more stuff.

[windeguy]

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