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Over population isn't real, 'Soylent Green' (1973)

Over population isn't real, 'Soylent Green' (1973)

Update: 2025-07-01
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Soylent Green is one of the quintessential Malthusian science fiction films with one of the most memorable endings so we thought it was time to give it a watch. Luckily we did not end up having 40 million people in NYC as of 2022 which is usually how it goes with dystopian theories. We found the movie hard to buy into because of how over the top it is. It has some cool ideas but overall it is not surprising that the movie became more of a punch line than an enduring classic.




00:00 Introduction to Soylent Green


02:51 Cultural Impact and References


05:29 Dystopian Themes and Societal Commentary


08:25 Character Analysis and Relationships


11:09 Malthusian Dystopia and Overpopulation


13:52 Critique of the Film's Logic


16:54 The Role of Food and Consumption


19:40 The Ending and Its Implications


34:46 Soylent Green: A Dark Revelation


38:55 Relationships in a Dystopian World


40:11 Charlton Heston's Performance and Legacy


45:53 Women and Their Roles in Society


54:37 The Consequences of Overpopulation


59:20 Edward G. Robinson's Last Performance


01:03:28 Malthusianism and Its Flaws


01:06:48 Fear and Cultural Narratives



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Over population isn't real, 'Soylent Green' (1973)

Over population isn't real, 'Soylent Green' (1973)

Greg Titian & Meredith Ambelang