THE FALL OF CAPITALISM IN PICTURES

Those who follow this blog will appreciate that I am always trying to find new ways of getting across important political messages and the growth in infographics and animated work in illustrating important political debate and theory certainly assists in taking new ideas to the masses.

In this RSA sponsored animated Lecture celebrated academic David Harvey looks beyond capitalism towards a new social order. Can we find a more responsible, just, and humane economic system?

Enjoy and share:

"THE STORY OF STUFF"

The animated cartoon featured in my last blog "Tax the Rich",  got me searching the net a bit deeper for others who have "animated" their political message and created their own narratives to which we all should be listening to and hearing but to which too many just switch off.

The "STORY OF STUFF"  is another little gem coming out from the USA (and there was me giving up on our overseas cousins)

This original video (all 21 minutes) is really worth watching. it was created just before the 2008 crash and went on to inspire a whole series of "Story of" mini movies.

Here is the 2007 original "THE STORY OF STUFF"

This was followed by a whole host of additional material including the two favourites of mine I have copied for you below. The first is a call for change and action, a plea for us, the 99% to get busy and make things happen:

 And if we want any more reason to understand why change is both needed and also unavoidable then the 2011 contribution the "THE STORY OF BROKE" brings us right up to date

I hope you have enjoyed the above, the full story of story of, all 27 videos can be found at  http://www.storyofstuff.org  

If you agree with the messages contained in the excellent short videos above then start your own revolution by simply sharing this page on to your friends. The journey towards real change is really that simple to begin.