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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
Mentioned by Jon Askonas as a prophetic work about a world where people can no longer have children.
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Jon Askonas: Propaganda to the End
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Agnes Callard as a book that presents a scenario of human extinction due to infertility.
Agnes Callard as a book that presents a scenario of human extinction due to infertility.
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Agnes Callard on Meaning, the Human Quest, and the Aims of Education
Mentioned by Andrew Willard Jones as an example of a dystopian novel predicting a future where no babies are born.
The Future is Always Worse Than You Think | Andrew Willard Jones
Mentioned by Mark Bauerlein as a novel with an opening line pertinent to the discussion about dystopia.
NovelCon (ft. Christopher Scalia)
Von Isabella Herrmann als Beispiel für einen Film erwähnt, der sich metaphorisch mit einer Pandemie auseinandersetzt.
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