Analysis Of Revolutionizing Revolution By Jennifer Moon

Sustainability is a value many people share, but is difficult to achieve. One person who has an interesting take on the idea of sustainability is Jennifer Moon in her video, “Revolutionizing Revolution.” She argues that revolution does not come from surplus, but it comes from lack. I believe that Moon’s unorthodox opinions and presentation style, such as presenting to an empty theatre or her abundant usage of pictures, really brings attention to her ideas about sustainability and really boost her framework and message, helping her viewers understand the points she is trying to get across. When watching this video, it is necessary to watch until the end because there is a big plot twist. Moon, throughout the whole presentation is talking to nobody, but her style really makes it seem as if she is having a hearty conversation with the crowd throughout the whole video. She also uses an abundance of pictures, some random, but some are very meaningful while helping her convey her ideas about sustainability. She also implements fake clapping sounds at times. These unorthodox and uncommonly practiced style really highlights and fits perfectly with her unorthodox opinions about sustainability. She says, “Most people think that revolution comes from conflict, inequality, a feeling of lack, or that I don’t have enough of something, …show more content…
She says, “If I believe that I have everything that I will ever need already, all of a sudden, I become present” (Moon). I don’t agree with this statement because it promotes arrogance, something unnecessary for sustainability or revolution. She is saying that we need to believe we have everything, when we don’t, and I don’t think trying to convince yourself you have everything will work. I am a firm believer in getting to business and actually doing the work than thinking around it. I implement this style through my work at my volunteering