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13Apr/17

Movies That Matter: Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret

This month in Movies That Matter we’re showing the film “Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret”. Following filmmaker Kip Andersen, the groundbreaking feature investigates the detrimental impact of cattle farming and animal agriculture on our environment.

Animal agriculture is the leading cause of deforestation, water consumption and pollution, is responsible for more greenhouse gases than the transportation industry, and is a primary driver of rainforest destruction, species extinction, habitat loss, topsoil erosion, ocean “dead zones,” and virtually every other environmental ill. Yet it goes on, almost entirely unchallenged.

As Andersen approaches leaders in the environmental movement, he increasingly uncovers what appears to be an intentional refusal to discuss the issue of animal agriculture, while industry whistleblowers and watchdogs warn him of the risks to his freedom and even his life if he dares to persist.

This shocking yet humorous documentary reveals the absolutely devastating environmental impact large-scale factory farming has on our planet, and offers a path to global sustainability for a growing population.

Movies That Matter is a film night hosted by The Zeitgeist Movement Sydney Chapter (TZM Sydney), and this month, the main feature will be preceded by a short film looking at the ‘trap’ of materialism, followed by a short discussion.

The purpose is to bring us together, to promote constructive discussion, to challenge our own preconceptions and biases, and to revisit key elements of TZM’s holistic socioeconomic model (NLRBE, i.e. Natural Law/Resource Based Economy), and its philosophy and proposal.

Movies That Matter happens every first Sunday of the month from 6PM to 9PM at Lentil As Anything in Newtown, upstairs. We invite you at 6PM for a social dinner while we share a chat and one or two relevant clips, followed by the feature film, which will begin at 6:55PM sharp, and finish at 9PM. We may continue the conversation after the film at the pub next to the station.

Lentil As Anything provides delicious vegan food in a convenient space in the heart of Newtown. Food and film is on donation to Lentil ($15 recommended). Looking forward to seeing you all there!

13Apr/17

Social/Project development night

If you’re sick of talking about all the problems in the world and would rather take action, here is an opportunity. We will be discussing and working on the new Melbourne project start up called the Ethical Consumers Union, which aims to eliminate profit and waste from our food industry. We are usually situated in the comfy booths opposite the bar or looking out onto the street. There is no food available at the venue but they allow outside food if you want to order or bring something. Any questions about the night contact Brad on 0432 127 077. See you there!

13Apr/17

~ FUTURE THINKERS SESSIONS ~

Future Thinkers Sessions for the Zeitgeist Movement Australia

SCIENCE – TECHNOLOGY – NATURE – SUSTAINABILITY

An open platform to meet and chat with other ‘self-proclaimed’ controversial deep thinkers, scientists and philosophers… basically anyone who likes to think about anything. This is a realistic, fun and empowering meet-up about applying science to social concern. Don’t worry, we don’t put you on the spot… there’s no expectation to explain your position, and no expectation of any qualification. It’s not in our ‘cynical yet idealistic, atheist, technocratic anarchistic activist’ nature. 😉 😛

We provide…

• Short presentations on human behaviour, society, new crazy technologies and cool ideas for hacking life!!

• Study groups and panel discussions on philosophical questions like “How do we engage people resistant to logic and reason?” or “Does wealth provide happiness?”

• Awesome socially-aware music, podcasts and radio shows

• Insightful and hilarious pointed videos for social concern

Please feel free to sit at the back and hide in the corner, or announce your opinion of some particular policy, or share your understanding of a scientific discovery or discuss your general thoughts on a particular topic. 😀 😉 We’d love that. We look forward to meeting you!

13Apr/17

PETER SINGER ON WHAT REALLY MATTERS

** Event starts at 7pm, we will have some meet-up drinks before the event at 6pm, venue TBA **

Tickets available here: http://www.theschooloflife.com/melbourne/shop/classroom/special-event/peter-singer-on-what-really-matters.html

Event Description

Every day we make ethical choices: what to eat, what to wear, how to get to work, where to shop, whether to give money to someone in need. How should we make these ethical choices? Do our choices matter?

In this unique event, philosopher Peter Singer guides us in a discussion of ten things that many of us believe really matter in our lives today, including suffering, happiness, knowledge, freedom, animal welfare and climate change. We will explore whether they all do, and if so, in what ways, and how they should inform our everyday choices.

Throughout the discussion we will be encouraged to consider the nature of our moral judgements. How do we decide what is right and wrong? Should we rely on our intuitive reactions? Should we follow the moral guide of our family, our friends, our religion? Is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ relative to the culture of the society in which we live? Are there ethical truths that we can discover through careful reasoning and reflection?

There will be conversation, debate and plenty of big questions as we put our rational selves to work to think deeply about our ethical responsibilities and what it means to lead a good life, guided by one of the world’s greatest minds.

TIMETABLE
18.45 Doors Open
19.00 Welcome & Introduction
19.10 On What Really Matters
20.30 Event Concludes

TICKETING
General Admission: $35.00
Concession: $25.00
(+ $2 booking fee and 1.5% CC fee)

13Apr/17

Discussion and Social Night

Post Zday meet up! After an inspiring weekend of brain melting, informative exposure, we are keen to unwind and discuss what we’ve learned. This is an intro and discussion night so, as usual, everyone and anyone is welcome. The obvious topic for discussion is post Zday learnings, and in particular, we will be discussing and working on the new Melbourne project start up called the Ethical Consumers Union We are usually situated in the comfy booths opposite the bar or looking out onto the street. There is no food available at the venue but they allow outside food if you want to order or bring something. Any questions about the night contact Brad on 0432 127 077. See you there!