Ephemeris of the Mind (Show Review) Our Planet - Season 1
Time to read: 2 min read
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Nature is resilient. Great riches still remain, and with our help, the planet can recover.
Review
I enjoy watching nature documentaries, and this is one of the best ever made. It was filmed over 4 years, in 50 countries, and by a crew of over 600 members; the sheer effort put into this project is commendable, and the effort shows. There are so many gorgeous shots of wildlife, ranging from the extremely critically endangered Arabian leopard to the majestic blue whale (one of my favourite animals).
David Attenborough is an amazing narrator; I was captivated by the stories and narratives he concocts surrounding the animals and plants. Steven Price's score also pairs perfectly with the different scenes, constantly evoking a sense of awe and wonder.
What really set this docu-series apart from others is its holistic view of nature in which everything is interconnected. I also found his analysis on humanity's oversized impact on nature both apt and informative. I would be lying if I said I wasn't devastated by the heart-wrenching shots of animals and plants suffering the consequences of unrestrained human activity.
Conclusion
This docu-series is a work of art and should be shown in schools; it educates while sending an impactful message about how humanity's activities have an disproportionate effect on nature. When I watched this show, an essay that I had read a while back came to mind; although I do not recall the title nor the author of said essay, the message of the essay was very clear: preserving near-extinct species probably wouldn't benefit humans that much, but it is the morally correct thing to do. I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment; we shouldn't need economical or wellbeing justifications on why we should be preserving biodiversity, we should be doing it because its the right thing to do.