Think Ethically

Radical Progressivism is also about thinking ethically. It’s important to be aware of the system in which we belong and to reflect on the implications of our everyday acts and how they affect ourselves and our surroundings.


Although we are born into a societal "system" not by our own choice and are therefore powerless, we eventually all have the choice of influencing it to move in various directions. However, if we do not consciously think of acting upon the system, not one contribution can really affect it. Thus, for us to impact our society, we need first to be aware of its functioning. Once we are aware of our surroundings, we can act upon them. One small change to a part of the system can transform the whole system drastically, bringing to life the “butterfly effect”.

How will you contribute to the system?  “Story of Stuff” talks about consumerism. “From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever".

 

Does everyone have a fair place in the capitalist system? How can we make sure that we do not educate for vile purposes that suit only the best interest of the dominating class? How can we make sure that our education system is more than just another chess piece in a game of corruption? In the documentary "Capitalism: A Love Story", Michael Moore investigates the root causes of the global economic meltdown.  He shows the corporate and political dynamics that ended in what Moore described as the biggest robbery in the history of the United States. 

A short introduction to the landless workers movement (MST) in Brazil.

How can we stop thinking of intelligence in stereotypical terms? Being smart does not mean being good at memorization, subordination, discipline and linearity. Thinking so might crush someone’s dreams, someone’s chances of success, or someone’s contribution to the world, although this is the current system in which we all live. This is a Korean ad commenting on the importance of encouraging a child in his/her endeavors, no matter what or how they decide to explore the world around them.