#7008
Mentioned in 7 episodes

Idiocracy

Book • 2021
The screenplay 'Idiocracy' by Nicole McElroy explores a dystopian future where humanity has become increasingly unintelligent.

The story follows Private Joe Bauers, an average American selected for a top-secret hibernation program by the Pentagon.

The screenplay delves into themes of societal decline and the consequences of a world where intelligence is no longer valued.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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Nate Hagens
regarding the potential consequences of not encouraging intelligent people to have children.
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Money is a Claim on Energy - Nate Hagens (The Great Simplification)
Mentioned by Dante when discussing how people should not wear Crocs.
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The Great Police DEBATE w/ Michael Malice, Jason Ellis, Angry Cops, & Alex Stein
Mentioned as having a plot similar to eugenics, where smart people have fewer children.
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1159: IQ Tests | Skeptical Sunday
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Rob Bell
to describe the current surreal state of affairs.
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Really Excited About The New Ballroom
Mentioned by Neil Zuckerman as a cautionary tale about society becoming overly simplified and intellectually diminished.
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When Traditional Advertising Is Dead
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Matt Frederick
, possibly as a reference to political satire and societal decline.
Strange News: Iran, Hidden History, Ghana, Corruption in Office, and More
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Thomas Garrett Jr.
as a cautionary tale, likening it to Jonathan Swift or Voltaire for the 21st century.
What Gerrymandering Looks Like: Virginia Democrats’ New Map | Joe Thomas
Mentioned by Adi as a dystopian film about the decline of human intelligence.
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