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# Frightening Eco Films
'Age of Stupid' Looks at Potential Global Warming Disaster

By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-04 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/age-of-stupid
References: [guardian](http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/feb/26/the-age-of-stupid-climate-change) & [ageofstupid.net](http://www.ageofstupid.net/)

We often get sugar-coated â€œplease save our earthâ€ campaigns that really make us want to shut off the TV or put down the newspaper.

I can assure you this won't make you do that. 'Age of Stupid' is a [step into the future](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future) that looks back at what we did, what we didn't do and what we should've done to save our planet.

The premise is a man in the future (2055) all alone on a desolate Earth looking back at [video footage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting) from 2008 wondering why we didn't save ourselves.

Definitely something to think about (pretty scary). Check out the trailer.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 14% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Climate Change Awareness:** The rise of eco films like 'Age of Stupid' reflects the growing interest in raising awareness about climate change and its potential global warming disaster.
- **Environmental Consciousness:** 'Age of Stupid' highlights the need for individuals and businesses to take action and make sustainable choices to protect our planet.
- **Future Speculation:** The futuristic perspective in 'Age of Stupid' opens up opportunities for exploring potential scenarios and technologies that can help prevent global warming in the future.

### Where This Applies

- **Film and Entertainment:** The success of eco films like 'Age of Stupid' presents an opportunity for the film industry to produce more thought-provoking and impactful content about climate change and sustainability.
- **Renewable Energy:** The film's focus on the consequences of inaction on climate change creates an opportunity for the renewable energy industry to promote the importance of transitioning to cleaner energy sources.
- **Environmental Activism:** 'Age of Stupid' serves as a call to action, providing momentum for environmental activists to advocate for stronger policies and actions to address climate change.

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