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Ascension

Buying is a choice,one we don't have to make, so why do we still buy things?

Buying is a choice,
one we don't have to make, so why do we still buy things?

Full Transcript

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Buying is a choice, one we don't have to make,
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so why do we still buy things?
Duration
6 seconds
Views
31
Timestamp in Movie
00:37:03
Uploaded
May 20, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
XTR,Field of Vision,Mouth Numbing Spicy Crab,The Gotham Film & Media Institute,Chicken & Egg Films,Cinereach,Firelight Media,Sundance Institute,San Francisco Film Society,Visit Films,MTV Documentary Films

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Movie Summary

The absorbingly cinematic Ascension explores the pursuit of the "Chinese Dream." This observational documentary presents a contemporary vision of China that prioritizes productivity and innovation above all.
In the old days of China, there were not many resources. - Ascension 00:05
In the old days of China, there were not many resources.
We call it "the planned economy." You couldn't even buy certain things. - Ascension 00:05
We call it "the planned economy." You couldn'...
Today is a new age where every day we have new products, - Ascension 00:08
Today is a new age where every day we have new products,
So we are dealing with one question: Why should people buy from you? - Ascension 00:06
So we are dealing with one question: Why should people buy f...
"I trust you." - Ascension 00:09
"I trust you."
If you have as many loyal fans as I do, - Ascension 00:06
If you have as many loyal fans as I do,
Because we're in a fan economy era. - Ascension 00:04
Because we're in a fan economy era.
If you have a large fan base, you have everything. - Ascension 00:04
If you have a large fan base, you have everything.
You have to be a "Star Boss". - Ascension 00:05
You have to be a "Star Boss".
Otherwise you're a boss without fans. - Ascension 00:06
Otherwise you're a boss without fans.
That won't last very long, right? You're a dead boss. - Ascension 00:05
That won't last very long, right? You're a dead bo...
"Star Boss..." - Ascension 00:11
"Star Boss..."
You can find all kinds of links in your browser. Are they useful? - Ascension 00:04
You can find all kinds of links in your browser. Are they us...
Even if you can memorize 300 ancient Chinese poems, - Ascension 00:08
Even if you can memorize 300 ancient Chinese poems,
Hi, I'm the founder of Mister Ox Dating Training Club. - Ascension 00:08
Hi, I'm the founder of Mister Ox Dating Training Club.
After this workshop, I decided to earn 2 million next year. - Ascension 00:07
After this workshop, I decided to earn 2 million next year.
He's not a very outgoing person because he likes arts. - Ascension 00:06
He's not a very outgoing person because he likes arts.
After the two-day training, - Ascension 00:10
After the two-day training,
And earn 30 million in the next five years. - Ascension 00:04
And earn 30 million in the next five years.
My decision is to make 10 million in a year, - Ascension 00:07
My decision is to make 10 million in a year,