The End of Suburbia on YouTube

[Dissenting_Prole]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3uvzcY2Xug

Since World War II North Americans have invested much of their newfound wealth in suburbia. It has promised a sense of space, affordability, family life and upward mobility. As the population of suburban sprawl has exploded in the past 50 years, so too has the suburban way of life become embedded in the American consciousness.

Suburbia, and all it promises, has become the American Dream.

But as we enter the 21st century, serious questions are beginning to emerge about the sustainability of this way of life. With brutal honesty and a touch of irony, The End of Suburbia explores the American Way of Life and its prospects as the planet approaches a critical era, as global demand for fossil fuels begins to outstrip supply. World Oil Peak and the inevitable decline of fossil fuels are upon us now, some scientists and policy makers argue in this documentary.

The consequences of inaction in the face of this global crisis are enormous. What does Oil Peak mean for North America? As energy prices skyrocket in the coming years, how will the populations of suburbia react to the collapse of their dream? Are today's suburbs destined to become the slums of tomorrow? And what can be done NOW, individually and collectively, to avoid The End of Suburbia ?

[dipsydoodle]

1. I watched the first 20 minutes

on YouTube and then decided I'd rather just buy the DVD and watch it in comfort.

Thank's for the link as I'd otherwise been unaware of the films existence. Unfortunately it's a case of "the horse has already bolted". I think the whole issue ties in with mention which was made some months ago of this book - http://www.rit.edu/~cma8660/mirror/www.johntaylorgatto.com/chapters/index.htm
My understanding is that was mention is made in the book of the USA having an education system specifically designed to encourage consumerism - keep the classes boring and that has the effect of the kids buyng stuff almost to relieve the boredom as soon a school is out. If that is infact true then it gets them ready for later in life. The examples in the early part of the film tend to confirm that.