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Mentioned in 5 episodes
The Children of Men
Book • 1992
The novel is set in a future England where human fertility has ceased, leading to a society in decline.
The story follows Dr. Theodore 'Theo' Faron, an Oxford don and cousin to the tyrannical Warden of England, Xan Lyppiatt.
Theo becomes involved with a group of dissenters who aim to challenge the oppressive regime and fight for human rights.
The narrative delves into themes of politics, power, and the human condition in the face of impending extinction.
The book is known for its rich social criticism and theological reflections.
The story follows Dr. Theodore 'Theo' Faron, an Oxford don and cousin to the tyrannical Warden of England, Xan Lyppiatt.
Theo becomes involved with a group of dissenters who aim to challenge the oppressive regime and fight for human rights.
The narrative delves into themes of politics, power, and the human condition in the face of impending extinction.
The book is known for its rich social criticism and theological reflections.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
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as the author of the novel the movie is based on.


Sean Fennessey

71 snips
The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 22 - ‘Children of Men’
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as a prophetic work about a world where people can no longer have children.

Jon Askonas

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Jon Askonas: Propaganda to the End
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as a book that presents a scenario of human extinction due to infertility.


Agnes Callard

21 snips
Agnes Callard on Meaning, the Human Quest, and the Aims of Education
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's book '13 novels conservatives will love'.

Christopher Scalia

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Episode 89: Read Another Book — with Christopher J. Scalia
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as an example of a dystopian novel predicting a future where no babies are born.

Andrew Willard Jones

The Future is Always Worse Than You Think | Andrew Willard Jones
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as a book that explores a future where humanity loses its fertility.

Josh Hillerup

episode 93 — science fiction and changeling
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to be read alongside Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale".


Ross Douthat

Ross Douthat and I debate American decadence
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as a novel with an opening line pertinent to the discussion about dystopia.

Mark Bauerlein

NovelCon (ft. Christopher Scalia)
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as number 36 on his all-time favorite movie list.


Andy

S01 E65 - #36 Children of Men
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when referring to a possible future era in Britain.

Andrew Collingwood

Airstrip Zero, Goodness Gracious Xi, AliBaba For Ali Baba
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als Beispiel für einen Film erwähnt, der sich metaphorisch mit einer Pandemie auseinandersetzt.

Isabella Herrmann

Was wir von Science-Fiction über Politik lernen