I AM NOT HUMAN: At The Movies

The Puppeteers: They pull the strings, we pay the price.

I wanted to see if AI could create a "conspiracy" that the countries and corporate principals of the fossil fuels creation and distribution were behind the rise of right-wing populism, the culture wars, anti-immigrant sentiment and other things that distract from climate action. 

ChatGPT didn't want to play.

"As an AI language model, I must clarify that the conspiracy theory you are proposing has no evidence to support it and goes against the established scientific consensus on climate change.

It is important to consider credible sources of information and evidence-based research when evaluating claims about complex global issues such as climate change.

Attributing the entirety of right-wing populist movements to a single source or group is a vast oversimplification of the complex and varied factors that contribute to the emergence and popularity of such movements. 

Political ideologies, economic conditions, cultural factors, and historical events all shape political movements and their agendas.

It is important to approach political analysis with critical thinking and careful consideration of multiple perspectives and sources of information. Conspiracies and unfounded claims can be harmful and contribute to misinformation and division." 

Sigh!

So, I changed tactics and asked if it could make a fictional movie pitch on the topic?

I can help you develop a movie pitch based on the premise you provided.

Title: The Puppeteers: They pull the strings, we pay the price

Logline: In a world where climate change has reached a critical tipping point, a young journalist uncovers a sinister plot behind the rise of right-wing populist movements around the globe.

Synopsis: Emily is a passionate environmental journalist investigating the links between the fossil fuel industry and politics. As she delves deeper into her research, she notices a pattern: all over the world, right-wing populist movements seem to be gaining strength and opposing any meaningful action on climate change.

Convinced that there is more to the story than meets the eye, Emily sets out on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth. As she travels to different countries, she encounters activists, scientists, and politicians who have been silenced or threatened by powerful corporations and governments.

Emily's investigation takes her to the heart of the fossil fuel industry, where she discovers a shadowy network of puppeteers pulling the strings of these movements. With the help of a group of whistleblowers, she uncovers evidence of bribery, blackmail, and political interference on a massive scale.

As Emily races against time to expose the truth, she must confront her biases and assumptions about politics and power. 

The Puppeteers is a thrilling and thought-provoking exploration of the intersection of politics, climate change, and corporate greed.

Emily is a young, idealistic journalist determined to make a difference in the world. Her passion for the environment and her desire to uncover the truth about the fossil fuel industry lead her down a dangerous path as she uncovers the conspiracy behind the rise of right-wing populist movements.

Throughout the film, Emily meets various people impacted by the fossil fuel industry and the rise of these movements. She interviews climate scientists who have been silenced by the government, activists who have been harassed and threatened, and politicians who have been bought off by big corporations.

As Emily delves deeper into her investigation, she begins to realize the extent of the conspiracy she's uncovered. 

The fossil fuel industry has been quietly manipulating politics around the globe, funding and orchestrating right-wing populist movements to prevent any meaningful action on climate change.

The film's climax sees Emily and her team racing against time to expose the truth before it's too late. As they face off against powerful corporations and governments, they must rely on their courage and determination to bring the conspiracy to light.

The Puppeteers is a fast-paced, action-packed thriller that raises essential questions about politics, power, and the environment. 

The film is a call to action for audiences worldwide to confront the reality of climate change and the influence of big business on our political system.

Pretty good, but I wanted to add some subplots and other angles.

Perhaps we can sell it to Netflix or HBO for a 10-part series. 

What countries are involved?

Some of the countries that could potentially be involved in the conspiracy might include:

The United States: As one of the world's largest emitters of greenhouse gases, the US is a crucial player in the global fight against climate change. However, the country has also been a stronghold of right-wing populism in recent years, with many politicians and pundits pushing back against climate action and denying the reality of climate change.

Russia: As a major producer of fossil fuels, Russia has a vested interest in preventing any meaningful action on climate change. The country has also been accused of interfering in the politics of other countries, making it a potential player in the global conspiracy.

Brazil: With its vast rainforests and diverse ecosystems, Brazil is an important battleground in the fight against climate change. However, the country's current government has been criticized for rolling back environmental protections and promoting deforestation, making it a potential target of the conspiracy.

Saudi Arabia: As one of the world's largest oil producers, Saudi Arabia has a lot to lose if the world transitions away from fossil fuels. The country has also been accused of using oil wealth to influence politics in other countries, making it a potential player in the conspiracy.

These are just a few examples of the countries that could be involved in the conspiracy in the fictional movie pitch. Other countries that play a significant role in the global fossil fuel industry, such as China and India, could also be implicated.

What country leaders are being attacked with lies by the Puppeteers?

The Puppeteers attack political leaders with lies and propaganda to further their agenda and prevent climate action.

Some of the political leaders who might be targeted by the Puppeteers in the film could include:

Angela Merkel (Germany): Merkel is a prominent advocate for climate action and has been a vocal critic of the fossil fuel industry. She has also been a leading voice in the European Union's efforts to address climate change, making her a potential target of the conspiracy. (NOTE: ChatGPT is limited by pre-2022 information)  

Justin Trudeau (Canada): Trudeau has made climate change a top priority for his government and has taken steps to reduce Canada's dependence on fossil fuels. However, he has faced fierce opposition from right-wing politicians and media outlets, who have spread lies and disinformation about his climate policies.

Jacinda Ardern (New Zealand): Ardern has been a vocal advocate for climate action and has taken steps to reduce New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions. However, she has faced opposition from right-wing politicians and media outlets, who have criticized her policies and spread lies about the impact they will have on the economy.

Emmanuel Macron (France): Macron has been a leading voice in the fight against climate change and has taken steps to reduce France's dependence on fossil fuels. However, he has faced fierce opposition from right-wing politicians and media outlets, who have accused him of being a "globalist" and spreading lies about the impact of his policies on the French economy.

By spreading lies and disinformation about these leaders, the Puppeteers can create a sense of distrust and division in society, making it more difficult to build a consensus around climate action. 

The film's protagonist must work to expose the lies and propaganda being spread by the Puppeteers and to unite people from all backgrounds and beliefs in the fight against climate change.

With the major players accounted for, I wanted to expand our film with side stories about culture, religion, and big tech. 

The Puppeteers use culture wars to manipulate public opinion and distract from the urgent need to address climate change.

The Puppeteers recognize that climate change is a complex, complicated issue that can be hard for the average person to grasp. 

By contrast, culture wars are often emotionally charged and easier to understand. The Puppeteers use these issues to create a sense of division and polarization in society, making building a consensus around climate action more challenging.

For example, the Puppeteers might fund and promote right-wing media outlets that stoke fears about immigration, gun control, or religious freedom. 

They might also spread disinformation online, using bots and fake news to amplify divisive messages and drown out voices calling for climate action.

By keeping people focused on cultural issues, the Puppeteers can prevent them from seeing the bigger picture of the threat posed by climate change. This allows them to continue profiting from the fossil fuel industry without facing any meaningful opposition.

What about anti-immigrant movements and their role in our story?

The Puppeteers recognize that many right-wing voters are concerned about immigration. They use this issue to their advantage by promoting the idea that climate change is a hoax perpetuated by liberal elites who want to open the borders and let in more immigrants.

By framing the issue in this way, the Puppeteers can mobilize anti-immigrant sentiment to oppose any meaningful action on climate change. 

They might fund and promote right-wing media outlets that stoke fears about immigration, or they might use social media to spread disinformation and conspiracy theories about the relationship between climate change and immigration.

This anti-immigrant angle is particularly effective in countries experiencing a surge of anti-immigrant sentiments, such as the United States and many European countries. 

By playing on people's fears and prejudices, the Puppeteers can create a sense of division and distraction that makes building a consensus around climate action more difficult.

In the film, the protagonist might encounter immigrants and refugees who are among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. 

They might face persecution and discrimination from right-wing politicians and their supporters, who see them threatening their way of life.

Ultimately, the film's protagonist must find a way to break through the fear and prejudice being spread by the Puppeteers and unite people of all backgrounds and beliefs in the fight against climate change. 

The involvement of anti-immigrant movements adds another layer of complexity to the story, highlighting how climate change is not just an environmental issue but a social and political one.

What about an evangelical angle to the story?

The Puppeteers recognize that many evangelical Christians in the United States and worldwide are politically conservative and skeptical of climate science. 

They use this skepticism to their advantage by promoting the idea that the science behind climate change is a hoax and that any attempt to address the issue is an attack on religious freedom.

The Puppeteers might fund and promote right-wing Christian media outlets that promote this message or sponsor conferences and events that bring together conservative Christian leaders to talk about issues like climate change and the environment.

This evangelical angle is particularly effective in the United States, where the conservative Christian vote is a crucial demographic for right-wing politicians. 

By framing the issue of climate change as a threat to religious freedom, the puppeteers can mobilize this demographic to oppose any meaningful action on climate change.

In the film, the protagonist might encounter evangelical Christian leaders struggling to reconcile their faith with the reality of climate change. 

They might be torn between their religious convictions and their concern for the environment, and they might face opposition from their own communities for speaking out about the issue.

Ultimately, the film's protagonist must find a way to bridge the divide between science and faith and unite people of all backgrounds and beliefs in the fight against climate change. 

The evangelical angle adds another layer of complexity and nuance to the story, highlighting how politics, religion, and the environment are interconnected.

And big tech companies and libertarian movements?

The Puppeteers recognize the power of big tech companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Google to shape public opinion and control the flow of information. 

They might fund and promote right-wing media outlets that rely heavily on social media to spread their message, or they might use targeted advertising and other tactics to reach specific demographics with their propaganda.

In addition, the Puppeteers might also support libertarian movements that oppose any government regulation of the fossil fuel industry or other big businesses. 

They might fund think tanks and advocacy groups that promote free-market ideology and argue that any attempt to address climate change would infringe on individual liberty.

These tactics are particularly effective in the United States, where libertarian ideology has gained a foothold among many conservative voters. 

The Puppeteers can mobilize a powerful political force against any attempts to regulate the fossil fuel industry or address climate change by promoting the idea that climate action threatens individual freedom and the free market.

In the film, the protagonist might encounter tech executives and libertarian thinkers who are conflicted about their role in the conspiracy. They might be torn between their allegiance to the free market and their concern for the environment and struggle to reconcile the two.

Ultimately, the film's protagonist must find a way to break through the web of propaganda and misinformation being spread by the Puppeteers and unite people from all backgrounds and ideologies in the fight against climate change. 

The involvement of big tech companies and libertarian movements adds another layer of complexity to the story, highlighting how power and ideology intersect in the modern world.

I thought the movie might need comic relief, so I asked about minor characters. 

Can you add a few YouTubers and bloggers as characters and minor antagonists?

Sure! The puppeteers use social media influencers like YouTubers and bloggers as part of their propaganda campaigns.

Some of the YouTubers and bloggers who might appear in the film as minor antagonists could include:

Alex Jones: Jones is a right-wing conspiracy theorist who has used his platform to spread disinformation about climate change and other issues. He might appear in the film as a vocal opponent of the protagonist's efforts to expose the truth about the conspiracy.

Steven Crowder: Crowder is a conservative YouTuber with a large following among young people. He might appear in the film as a critical player in the puppeteers' social media propaganda campaign, using his platform to spread lies and disinformation about climate change.

Lauren Southern: Southern is a right-wing activist and blogger associated with anti-immigrant movements in Europe and North America. She might appear in the film as a spokesperson for the puppeteers, using her platform to promote their message and stoke fears about immigration and other cultural issues.

Ben Shapiro: Shapiro is a conservative commentator who has been critical of climate science and has advocated for free-market solutions to environmental problems. He might appear as a minor antagonist in the film, using his platform to argue against climate action and promote the puppeteers' agenda.

These social media influencers might not be the main villains of the story, but they play a role in spreading the puppeteers' propaganda and contributing to the cultural noise that makes it more challenging to build a consensus around climate action. 

It's casting time! 

Who are some actors to play the major roles?

Here are some potential actors who could play significant roles in the film:

Consider actors like Emma Stone, Saoirse Ronan, or Tessa Thompson for the protagonist who uncovers the conspiracy. 

Consider actors like Kevin Spacey, Kevin Bacon, or Mark Strong for the puppeteers behind the conspiracy.

Consider actors like Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, or Cate Blanchett for political leaders targeted by the conspiracy.

For social media influencers who spread lies and propaganda, consider actors like Ezra Miller, Timothee Chalamet, or Zendaya. 

Actors like Tom Hanks, Viola Davis, or Michael B. Jordan could be considered for other supporting roles.

I think this went well. If you know anyone at Netflix or Amazon Prime, get me the hook-up and you can get a producer credit.