(e.g., critique of the economics vs. the scientific claims)
"Zeitgeist: Moving Forward" (2011), directed by Peter Joseph, is a feature-length documentary that argues for a transition from our current socio-economic paradigm to a "Resource-Based Economy." The film is structured into four distinct parts, moving from human psychology and biology to a critique of the monetary system, finally offering a technological vision for the future. The Biological and Psychological Foundation Zeitgeist: Moving Forward
The film begins by challenging the notion of "human nature" as a fixed, competitive, or greedy state. By interviewing experts in genetics and neurobiology, it argues that human behavior is largely a product of environment. This segment posits that social stressors—such as poverty and inequality—are the primary drivers of crime and illness, suggesting that a healthier society is possible if we change the conditions in which we live. The Critique of the Monetary System By interviewing experts in genetics and neurobiology, it