Category Archives: environmental narratives
Gen Anthro 2012 Reflections: Producers’ Edition
It’s the end of 2012, and producers Mike Osborne, Leslie Chang, and Miles Traer get together to chat about the past year of Generation Anthropocene. We rehash some of our favorite interviews, off-mic moments, and Mike’s world-renowned dancing skills. Happy … Continue reading
Critical Mass: A documentary on global population
Filmmaker Mike Freedman explains the creative process behind his debut documentary, Critical Mass. His film explores how the growing population alters the social and psychological environment, and the challenges of equality in a world of 7 billion people. [Audio clip: … Continue reading
Filed under apocalypse, environmental narratives, extinction, film, population
Are you afraid of climate change?
Co-founder of the Breakthrough Institute Michael Shellenberger discusses the cultural relevance of the Anthropocene and why it’s a term that so many people have adopted. He also addresses the complex topic of climate change, how he deals with climate uncertainty, … Continue reading
Conservation in the Anthropocene
History is accelerating. As we move farther into the Anthropocene, we must ask ourselves what we want for the planet today and what will we preserve for the next generation. But how do we know where to place our conservation … Continue reading
