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 * 1.** //The Blind Spot,// Aldofo Doring. (2008)
 * 2.**The goal of this film was to provide the viewer with an in depth analysis of the myriad of problems facing the modern world. Its central argument basically says that, as social preoccupation with everyday life distracts us from solving or even investigating into how to solve those problems we continue to lack in our understanding of the problems we may soon face. Many of these problems are unknown and their scope is difficult to measure or predict. It is in this social context that this film uses to enlighten it’s viewers.
 * 3.**This film urges concern for these “blind spots” by utilizing many interviews with a variety of experts and using investigative journalism. Featuring a slew images and footage from various places around the world. The pace of the film alined with the music creates a tone that is ominous and feeds off the viewers emotions. There is some great insight from scientific experts and scholarly figures, which provides for a solid, compelling, and persuasive film.
 * 4.** This film contains alot of problems in the matrix. The film discusses energy concerns with a historical perspective, population issues and the problem of controlling a society that is built upon growth, economic concerns and morals, and social and behavioral problems of the everyday lifestyle of people.
 * 5.** I thought David Pimentell's commentary was especially interesting and convincing. Also, the concept of homocollosus which describes the way in which we spread out and try to build everything into this huge complex industrious world. We have created a world built upon growth and the demand to progress. These are direct results of fossil fuel energy. These issues stemming from energy and social ideals are extremely disheartening.
 * 6.** As long as this film is, it doesn't come close to really getting into detail about the blindspots themselves. This film was intent on creating a feeling of sadness and that there are too many problems to solve one at a time, which makes one think why this film chose to scare instead of inspire. I definitely enjoyed the film with its expert commentary and it never left me bored considering there was a new issue to discuss. But, I felt very confused by the approach. Especially the final scene with the dead bird. I thought to myself, "Man this is grim!"
 * 7.** Americans and Europeans would best understand the topics and points in this film becuase it focuses on the more developed countries. I don't think this film is very intended for younger viewers say, younger than highschoolers. I definitely would suggest this film, but with a caveat that you won't leave with a feeling of security or even a better understanding about one issue. It is to be taken with a grain of salt.
 * 8.** A more in depth approach to environmental issues was needed in this film becuase it lacked an educational value. It needed an injection of individualism also. I never got the feeling that I could make an impact our an area where I could do better. There was not any value placed on individualism which is a key component to environmentalism. Also, there could have been more science surrounding resource management and ecological principles.
 * 9.** This film failed to present any grassroots solutions which in my opinion is essential to solving energy concerns. Yes, as a whole we have become Homocollosus, but indivudally we are all a part of the problem. As greatly important and informative as this film was it never suggested a real collaborative approach to solve all the issues with one fell sweep. Rather, as difficult as it is to do, I was hoping for a single reason why all these blindspots exist. Are they psychological, spiritual, behavioral, etc...
 * 10.** I was most intrigued by the commentary from David Pimentel, professor emeritus from Cornell University. His publications on population control and the concerns are fascinating.

This other article written by David Pimentel, discusses the carrying capacity of the world and how sustainable ag can help to alleviate the growing need for food and other resources. []