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Vox Borders is a new international documentary series presented by lululemon, by an Emmy-nominated video journalist Johnny Harris. For this series, Johnny is producing six 10-15 minute documentaries about different border stories.
Vox Borders is a new international documentary series presented by lululemon, by an Emmy-nominated video journalist Johnny Harris. For this series, Johnny is producing six 10-15 minute documentaries about different border stories.
Official description says:
Governments draw borders. Governments manage borders. But humans live inside them. From the North Pole to the northern shore of Africa to the Himalayas of Nepal, the lines we’ve used to apportion the planet play a decisive role in the past, present, and future of billions. (source)This series includes six different episodes and I don't ask you to watch them all(unless you want to), but pick one with the most interesting topic for you and answer the questions below.
HAITI /DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
THE ARCTIC
JAPAN / NORTH KOREA
MEXICO/GUATEMALA
SPAIN /MOROCCO
NEPAL / CHINA
Questions:
- Have you heard about this series before?
- Which video did you choose? Do you like the topic? Do you agree or disagree with the statements in the video?
- In your opinion, are border an accelerator or an impediment in the world development?
Comments
Yes, a very interesting topic, it is interesting to watch. I agree and I really liked what the historical facts bring and of course you should pay attention to the shooting, it is very interesting.
My opinion: borders are an obstacle, but I think that there are reasons for keeping borders. And it seems to me that everything depends on the heads of state. I am sure that if there was order in both countries, there would be no borders. if people lived at about the same cultural and financial level (such as in Europe).
I chose video about the arctic. It was quite interesting for me, I didn’t know for example that countries are claiming right for the sea by continental shelves. I agree with the statements in the movie. If everything will be done according to the rules, it should be fine, but there is a risk that some incidents might happen.
I think that in most places in the world, borders are natural phenomenon. After thousands years of developing individual cultures, there are a lot of differences among people. Even if there would be no formal borders, people will live in “separate” groups, in my opinion.
2. I choosed the Nepal video because I know nothing about Nepal. The topic was really interesting. The old ways of living is disappearing... even in high mountains.
3. Borders are difficult topic for me because... I really didn't think about it before. Are border good or bad? It's really hard to say.
I would choose the second video. I think this topic is important to discuss, especially now. Let's be the honest Arctic has a strategic place in economics. After the ice will melt down the Arctic will open trading path to most of the European countries from Asia. And when one country decides to control this region you know for sure that there would be certain fees just to swim through. And in my opinion, the Arctic should be a zone of international interests and should not be taken by any country in that region.
I think that borders can be both accelerator or an impediment in the world development. If there were no borders there were more political drama between countries.
I chose video about Spain and Morocco border. The topic is very urgent and important. There are no statements to agree or disagree. The situation out there is very complicated. Morocco owes EU and does dirty work, Spain prevents the flow of refugees to EU. Refugees from Syria for some reason have "benefits" over others. Overall, both sides have more or less valid points concerning border policy and migration in general. But still, I think, EU has to rethink seriously problem of refugees and in this particular situation - EU is "evil". Because what is going out there is madness, people dying , fences getting bigger. If anyone is interested , I recommend series by Vice "Europe or die: Storming Spain's Razor-Wire Fence" is longer and more concrete.
In your opinion, are border an accelerator or an impediment in the world development?
In my opinion, borders are an impediment in the world development, but everything is not so easy. We cannot simply destroy all borders and live in peace, borders are needed but as I mentioned above countries have to rethink border policy and problem of migration in general.
2. I choose a video about Japan / North Korea. I enjoyed that video and I agree with the statement that borders exists as much in our minds as they do on maps.
3. To be honest most of our technology was created either to make our lives more comfortable or for the purposes of winning a war. So in my opinion the borders and the divisions that goes with them are accelerators in the world development.
No but it is a very interestic topic especially when I love travelling and learn about other countries.
Which video did you choose? Do you like the topic? Do you agree or disagree with the statements in the video?
I've picked the video about arctic. It is interesting that arctic can be such a great economic place in the future. Also these long term strategies used by russia are fascinating.
In your opinion, are border an accelerator or an impediment in the world development?
I think it is more an accelerator. Borders cause a sense of property which motivates people to develop their own country. Also we fight for borders from decades what developed not only the military industry but many others.