Review of Zeitgeist: The Movie (2007) by C.j. F — 02 May 2009

This is a MUST-SEE film. Please watch it with an open mind and make your own conclusions after you have viewed the film in its entirety.

It is my hope that this film stirs your curiosity and search for the truth in all things that you encounter throughout your daily life. I have found that the most powerful question you can ask is "why?." If you keep asking it long enough, you will find the answer. Whether it be in anything involved in this film or not.

Please do not be afraid to ask questions. Curiosity is humankind's most powerful liberator.

As for my feelings on this film, I am not advocating that what this film suggests is the truth, merely hope that you maintain an open mind while viewing it.

In fact, maintaining an open mind and questioning everything are probably two of the most significant actions that we can take as human beings.

Try this exercise sometime:

The next time you are talking to someone, anyone, and you do not understand their viewpoint or reasoning-- it could be political, a bill from a doctor... anything-- ask that person "why?." Listen intently to their viewpoint and then ask them "why?" again. And then repeat step 2 again.

My guess is that after the 3rd "why" you will get to the point that you seek. Most people are not programmed to search for the reason-- they are just told "that's the way it is...".

It's one of the most powerful tools that I have learned as I've matured.