Freeconomy Blog
Sat
12 Dec
Everything is OK
The deadline for my book, The Moneyless Man, which is an account of my year without money and the philosofree behind it, is at the end of this month, and I still have over half of it to write and edit. So as you can imagine every second of rapid finger movement is going into that at the moment.
So for the next few weeks, my blogs are going to be a bit short and sweet. It would be great if you could help make the blog for the next few weeks by raising debate and information in the comments section. I'll do my best to join in!
The first of these mini-blogs is a little short film called Everything is OK - this is really one of the funniest bits of filming I've ever seen, yet the message is spot on. It's funny only because it is true.
Another uplifting short film is Bodhisattva in Metro, but don't even think of doing it yourself - happy people are terrible consumers!
Do you know of any online films that you think would be useful for others to see? If so, feel free to add a link in the comments section below!
Now stop reading this hippy propaganda and go out and there and shop for more useless crap you don't need, your economy needs YOU!
THE FREECONOMY BLOG is written by Mark Boyle, founder of The Freeconomy Community. Mark has just completed a year without money, but hates the thought of going back so has decided to continue.
Comment on this Post:
LyssaM comments ...
At the end of this month? Blinking heck... that certainly doesn't give much time!!
Goodluck with the writing!! look forward to reading it when it's finished!!
The Sussex Idler comments ...
I have just wasted two hours of valuable shopping time watching Charlie Veitch's You Tube vids.............I will never be able to get this time back. Shame on all concerned.
Zach W. comments ...
great video links.
have you seen 'The Story of Stuff'....or it's sibling 'The Story of Cap and Trade'....check 'em out @ http://www.storyofstuff.com/
Good luck with your writing. Take care.
Mark Boyle comments ...
You naughty naughty commentators, get back to your shopping, there must be something you don't have!
If you want to know more about why it's a little bit important we all stop buying loads of meaningless tat, then check out the movie at the following
http://wakeupfreakout.org/
Danny Ballyshannon comments ...
Well done.Good luck with the book looking forward to reading it. Hope to see you over Christmas.
Sandie comments ...
The Age of Stupid's
'STUPID SHOW' - live feeds every night at 8pm Copenhagen time:
http://delegation.ukycc.org/2009/12/11/the-stupid-show-from-the-makers-of-the-age-of-stupid/
frantasia comments ...
"Bodhisattva in Metro, but don't even think of doing it yourself"
Why do you not think it's a good idea for people to try this?
Personally, I found the film a bit boring and I'm guessing I'm in a minority among the readers of your blog, but I take it the man was happy to laugh; when others joined it, it was a bonus but he would have been happy just to laugh (am I right?). In any case, I guess if it went well for him it could go well for anyone else who'd want to try it, or who just felt like laughing aloud in public.
Rebecca Blackburn comments ...
Hi Mark
I'm writing an article for an Australian green life style publication called G Magazine www.gmagazine.com.au. I would life to interview you. Any chance you could contact me on philbec@iprimus.com.au?
Thanks
hoping to hear from you.
cheers Rebecca Blackburn
comments ...
'Age of Stupid' - showing tonight on BBC4 at 10pm in the UK
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00pft7f
Ytrish comments ...
I thought this phrase was neat:
"If the governments sleep, let the citizens rise"
said a lady called Dr Vandana Shiva who is in a (rather serious) short video :
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/video/2009/dec/14/copenhagen-climate
Thanks for funny video links Mark and hope writing's going really well
Jason comments ...
If you like those two films, you'll probably enjoy (or have already seen):
Validation by Kurt Kuenne
"Kiwanis has begun using the film in its leadership training programs, certain ministers use it with their congregations, and some organizations tell me that they show it to their employees to boost morale. I never would have anticipated that reaction, and it’s wonderful to know that people are finding something in the film that perhaps I wasn’t aware was there."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao
Ytrish comments ...
Yay !
Article in today's online Guardian :
Feeding the 5,000. Voluteers from environmental charities use food that would otherwise have gone to waste to feed thousands of people in central London
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/video/2009/dec/16/food-giveaway-london-environmental-charities
Freeconomy !!!
sojourn comments ...
Hello I'm a new member to the freeconomy group. I'm not new to the concept being proposed. I have a reccomended free video to watch online called zietgeist addendum. It is very thought provoking as well as a very basic introduction towards Resource Based Economics. I feel that this organization is very like minded in what we are trying to achieve. If you watch the video and would like to do further research let me know I would be happy to provide links to free reading materials. thank you for your time
Sojourn/Resource Based Economy Foundation
Araya comments ...
Not very uplifting but a must watch is Earthings: A movie on our relationship to other beings on the planet.
Here is the trailer (some strong images are shown but this is a short preview for those that may be interested to watch the full on version in Google videos) http://www.earthlings.com/
Joaquim Fenix narrates it.
Sandie comments ...
There's some worthwhile petitions to sign, online, at:
http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/list/open?cat=499
comments ...
Araya, I have only watched the trailer to Earthlings. My sons aged 8 and 11, asked if they could watch too. We were all upset and horrified!
The boys have decided that they will only eat meat that we retrieve from the bin at the back of our supermarket (as it's on its way to landfill, to fester into methane gas, anyway).
Perhaps this movie should be compulsory viewing for us all?
Sandie comments ...
Local Currencies - Replacing Scarcity with Trust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aflp7jC1Yuw&feature=PlayList&p=E3547428F880A7B4&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=33
shirley comments ...
Good going. I had a dream about living without money and it was so freeing it is my fantasy project.
jason palmer comments ...
'the school of life' ( google it ) in london is a good place to give talks, about books, and sell your kind of book
Ytrish comments ...
A friend just sent this through :
"Be the change you want to see in the world"...
Dalai Lama's response:
"If you think you are too small to make a difference - try sharing a bed with a mosquito " !
Sandie comments ...
Maddy Harland from Permaculture Magazine writes:
'Feeling a little despondent, after COP15? Don't be! Read on and hold the vision'
http://networkedblogs.com/p21743544
Sandie comments ...
I'm no mathematician, but this guy is something special:
Arithmetic, Population and Energy - a talk by Al Bartlett
http://www.albartlett.org/presentations/arithmetic_population_energy_video2.html
Lyssa comments ...
Ytrish- that quote made me laugh out loud... only problem with it is that said mosquitto gets squished in our house... so not such a good example to persuade people to get up and do something... they might get squished, lol!!
Dr Steve Bell comments ...
Watch "Alone in the Wilderness" on You Tube.
NOT the one that was on Channel 4 recently with the guy constantly crying and making very little progress, but a really old film by a guy who build a cabin in Alaska and lived there on his own for years. You have never seen anything like this guy! It's a bit old school but it is so uplifting and positive.
It comes in 6 ten minute parts and his name is Dick Proenecke-check the spelling!
Marna comments ...
Dear Mark. Wow u really have openend my eyes. I always say that money can make you very unhappy. You really did sacrifice a hell of a lot and i do take my hat of for you. You are really a inspiration to all. Pls make contact. marnabrun@gmail.com. I would really like to talk to you. All the best and remember, God will provide. You will never be alone,mwah. Be good, keep save
Apostolos comments ...
You can see the Everything is OK clip with Greek Subs Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J0ikG4XpTs