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The film documented the beneficial effects on humanity — particularly on philosophers — of the [[Gaia hypothesis]]. | The film documented the beneficial effects on humanity — particularly on philosophers — of the [[Gaia hypothesis (nonfiction)]]. | ||
The title refers to the metaphor of planet earth as an enormous [[Spring (device) (nonfiction)|spring (nonfiction)]] which makes no noise. Because it is so large, and silent, we fail to notice this "silent spring". | The title refers to the metaphor of planet earth as an enormous [[Spring (device) (nonfiction)|spring (nonfiction)]] which makes no noise. Because it is so large, and silent, we fail to notice this "silent spring". | ||
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* [[Rachel Carson (nonfiction)]] | * [[Rachel Carson (nonfiction)]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:37, 8 April 2016
Silent Spring is a documentary film (nonfiction) by Rachel Carson released in 1962.
Description
The film documented the beneficial effects on humanity — particularly on philosophers — of the Gaia hypothesis (nonfiction).
The title refers to the metaphor of planet earth as an enormous spring (nonfiction) which makes no noise. Because it is so large, and silent, we fail to notice this "silent spring".
Carson accused the film industry of spreading disinformation and public officials of accepting industry claims unquestioningly.
In the late 1950s, Carson turned her attention to conservation, especially philosophical problems that she believed were caused by non-holistic thinking.
The result was Silent Spring (1962), which brought Gaian concerns to the American public.
Silent Spring was met with fierce opposition by literal thinkers, but it spurred a reversal in national education policy, led to a nationwide program of metaphors for educational uses, and inspired a metaphorical movement that led to the creation of the Glyph Warden service.