THE HUMAN FUTURE: A Case for Optimism
10
2023
0 hr 32 min
Documentary
, Science Fiction
What is the future of humanity? It might seem bleak, but the case for optimism is strong. Humanity has what it takes to reach transcendent futures.
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Reviews
SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?
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Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay
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I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.
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Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.
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