DILEMMA FILMS (FALL 2000)

Four short films over scientific and social dilemmas and one longer film over the future of Dutch science produced for 'Stichting De Avond van Wetenschap en Maatschappij.'

Dilemma, Argument forcing opponent to choose one of two alternatives both unfavorable to him; position that leaves only a choice between equal evils. [Latin from Greek DI = two LEMMA = assumption]

So What Makes a Good Dilemma?

Keywords and ideas:

Global (social) issues vs. private issues. (Think: The Tragedy of the Commons.)

What is the future of 'Dutchness'?

The dynamics of optimism and pessimism:

Hans Achterhuis cites Fukuyama in the NRC of 5 October 1996 under the heading: Zadel Kinderen Niet Op Met Milieumoralisme.

A Few Dilemmas

1. The Dollar Auction.

2. The Doctor's Dilemma.

3. Marina Abramovic's Rhythm 0 (1974). Chris Burden's 'Doomed' (1975).

Dilemma Topics

1. Free Trade.

2. The Environment.

3. Language and Culture.

4. Virtual Society.

Final Film

1. What is the future role of Dutch Science? What role should Dutch science play in relation to Dutch society?

Style

1. Terry Gilliam's 12 Monkeys

2. Chris Marker's La Jetée

Resources

Alamut notebook on dilemmas.

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