Zeitgeist: Addendum

Most everyone knows the scene from the Matrix where Neo is given the choice of taking the red pill or the blue pill....Well I'm giving you that choice right now, before you continue with this post and watch this film. If you want to step out of the box of your reality and see a greater scheme and realization than proceed. I will also preface this post by saying I don't completely agree with all the ideas put forward in the film, especially some of the actions they want to take for social transformation, but overall it is necessary for greater understanding to listen to new stimulating and though-provoking views and ideas.


Zeitgeist: Addendum, is the sequel to Zeitgeist: The Movie...The Addendum explores the corruption of our globalized monetary system, and considers how we might effect a transition from a society of scarcity and profiteering, to one of sustainability and abundance. The Addendum begins by first shocking you and then brings you to a state, desperate for change. I've outlined the sections from the film that I believe contain the most vital info. (You may want to skip my outline and delve straight into the film, if so it is the video embedded at the bottom of the post)

Globalization and Economic Slavery:
Discusses where our money comes from and how inflation is really just a hidden tax..."we are just food for the debt machine"

Example...
To have the purchasing power of a $1.00 from 1913
you need $21.60 in the year 2007
that's a 96% devaluation in 94 years

The U.S. is just a Clandestine Empire with a three step process to domination and globalization...
Step one: economic hit men (make new countries indebted to you forever)
Step two: jackals (assassinate leaders that don't hand over control)
Step three: the last step in achieving control is to use the military and war to overthrow the government

This clip is used in the Addendum, but I felt it was necessary to watch again separately to really fully understand the ramifications brought about by globalization...
Network - "There is no democracy"


Future Technologies and a Resource Based Society:
If we weren't on a monetary based society we could be freed up to pursue ideas for the greater good and personal growth.

The Renunciation of Religion and the Acceptance of an Emergent Universe & Symbiotic Relationship:
Religion exists as a barrier to personal and social growth and perpetuates a closed world view.

The encompassing message from the film can be summed up from this quote..."Happiness is how well we relate to everything around us...The whole world is a community and we must take care of each other. And not just a community of human beings but a community of plants and animals...And joy comes from that connectedness".

Zeitgeist: Addendum