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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.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

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Sean Fennessey
as the author of the novel the movie is based on.
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The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 22 - ‘Children of Men’
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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.
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Agnes Callard on Meaning, the Human Quest, and the Aims of Education
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Christopher Scalia
's book '13 novels conservatives will love'.
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Episode 89: Read Another Book — with Christopher J. Scalia
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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
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Josh Hillerup
as a book that explores a future where humanity loses its fertility.
episode 93 — science fiction and changeling
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Ross Douthat
to be read alongside Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale".
Ross Douthat and I debate American decadence
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Mark Bauerlein
as a novel with an opening line pertinent to the discussion about dystopia.
NovelCon (ft. Christopher Scalia)
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Andy
as number 36 on his all-time favorite movie list.
S01 E65 - #36 Children of Men
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Andrew Collingwood
when referring to a possible future era in Britain.
Airstrip Zero, Goodness Gracious Xi, AliBaba For Ali Baba
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Isabella Herrmann
als Beispiel für einen Film erwähnt, der sich metaphorisch mit einer Pandemie auseinandersetzt.
Was wir von Science-Fiction über Politik lernen

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