Advertising and the End of the World

An illustrated presentation on the world of commercials which asks some basic questions about the cultural messages emanating from this market-based view of the world: Do our present arrangements deliver what they claim--happiness and satisfaction? Can we think about both our collective and private interests? Can we think both long-term and short-term? Jhally draws from the broad arena of commercial imagery to encourage viewers to reflect on their own participation in the culture of consumption. (mediaed.org)