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Here is the full comment from Jenny G:
It was wonderful having a documentary that covered everything, not least population for a change. I felt, however, that it would have been more effective were it half as long and it certainly would be more marketable were it an hour long and not two. And while it was good to have something that was spoken from the heart, so to speak, it could have done with a touch more intellectual/scientific rigour. For instance, it could have looked at the renewable alternatives and what place they will play in a post-oil society. It could have addressed how we get our population down to sustainable levels in a non-coercive way.
I think the situation is certainly bleak but there are a few bright spots on the horizon, like agri-char, for example. It could have looked at ways in which we can make the changes rather than just being aware of the necessity to change. Some of the talking heads were excellent but there were too many of them and too many from well-meaning family members or friends.
On the whole, worthwhile viewing but errs too much on the side of earnestness unleavened by humour. A happy chapter would have been welcome if only to help us all get onto the right path.
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