The Choice is Ours

The Choice is Ours looks at the current state of human civilization and proposes alternative visions for the future. Produced by The Venus Project, it features interviews with notable scientists, media professionals, authors, and other thinkers who discuss the challenges facing our world today.

The documentary begins by examining the environmental and cultural conditions that are unsustainable for a thriving global civilization. It challenges the notion of “human nature” as an unchangeable force, instead demonstrating how behavior is shaped by environmental factors. The film argues that the science of behavior is a crucial but often overlooked element in our culture.

Moving beyond individual behavior, the film scrutinizes the values, behaviors, and consequences of our social structures. It pays particular attention to the global monetary system, which it portrays as obsolete and increasingly inadequate to meet the needs of most people. The documentary offers critical perspectives on banking, media, and criminal justice systems, characterizing them as tools of social control managed by established political and economic elites.

The film then shifts focus to the potential of science and technology to address current global challenges. It proposes solutions that could be implemented immediately to eliminate reliance on non-renewable energy sources. Central to this section is the vision of The Venus Project, which advocates for building an entirely new world from the ground up. This “redesign of culture” aims to provide a high standard of living for all while protecting the environment.

In its final segment, The Choice is Ours argues that not only do our social structures and architecture need radical change, but our values – inherited from centuries past – also require updating to align with our technological capabilities. The film suggests that our current scarcity-driven societies could be transformed through the application of modern technology and knowledge.