Catch the Special on ABC: Your Thoughts?

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The discussion revolves around a special aired on ABC, focusing on predictions related to global warming and its potential impacts on the future. Participants share their thoughts on the content, emotional responses, and the overall presentation of the topic.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express disappointment with the special, finding it depressing and opting to watch other channels instead.
  • Others mention that the special is categorized as science fiction rather than factual science.
  • There is a perspective shared that the special offers a personal view of potential future scenarios related to climate change, which may be beneficial for those unfamiliar with the topic.
  • One participant notes the emotional impact of the content, indicating it could be overwhelming for some viewers.
  • A few participants discuss the lack of appealing alternatives on television at the time of airing.
  • Links to additional resources about the special are shared, indicating interest in further exploration of the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express mixed feelings about the special, with some finding it valuable for raising awareness about climate change, while others criticize its presentation and emotional weight. No consensus is reached on the overall effectiveness or appropriateness of the special.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference personal viewing habits and preferences, which may influence their perceptions of the special. The discussion includes subjective reactions to the content rather than objective evaluations.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in climate change discussions, media representations of scientific topics, or those seeking community perspectives on recent television specials may find this thread relevant.

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Did anyone happen to catch this special on ABC? If so, what did you think of it?
 
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I watched a few minutes of it, in the last half hour or so: Pop. 4.2 billion to pop. 3.8 billion.

Even those few minutes were too depressing; I turned to HGTV.
 
Thanks, I wanted to watch it but forgot about it. It is just about to start here.
 
DaveC426913 said:
Even those few minutes were too depressing; I turned to HGTV.

HGTV?! Now that IS depressing.

It is about all that Tsu wants to watch. :biggrin:
 
Ivan Seeking said:
HGTV?! Now that IS depressing.
1] There was absolutely nothing else on. I mean nothing.
2] HGTV is perfectly non-offensive as background noise when one is busy reading one's science fora.
 
Hey, that is Bob Woodruff. Recall that he is the reporter who was seriously injured in Iraq [severe head injury]. The first time I saw him make a public appearance, he was still pretty rough.

Heh, he is two weeks younger than Obama.
 
DaveC426913 said:
1] There was absolutely nothing else on. I mean nothing.
2] HGTV is perfectly non-offensive as background noise when one is busy reading one's science fora.

My God man, isn't there an old I Dream of Jeannie, or MASH... something?
 
Ivan Seeking said:
My God man, isn't there an old I Dream of Jeannie, or MASH... something?
Nope. I never would have even known Earth 2100 was on if Two & a Half Men hadn't been an ep I've seen three times.

The next most interesting thing on was King of Queens.

and I don't watch King of Queens...
 
Ivan Seeking said:
Thanks, I wanted to watch it but forgot about it. It is just about to start here.

No problem, enjoy. You're in for an interesting 2 hours!
 
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Somewhat entertaining so long as you keep in mind it's categorically science fiction not science.
 
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Yes, they were offering some perspective on what the world might be like, in very personal terms, if some predictions about global warming are accurate. I almost stopped watching when I saw what it was but decided to see it through. Given what they were trying to do, I thought it was okay. It is probably most appropriate for people who have no idea what climate change could bring.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Yes, they were offering some perspective on what the world might be like, in very personal terms, if some predictions about global warming are accurate. I almost stopped watching when I saw what it was but decided to see it through. Given what they were trying to do, I thought it was okay. It is probably most appropriate for people who have no idea what climate change could bring.

Agreed
 
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http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Earth2100

when the doco comes out, i'll leach it for you guys =]
 

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