Sci-Phi: Science Fiction as Philosophy

Capitalism in Metropolis, Elysium, and Panem (1x19)

Air date: Jan 01, 2018

Capitalism is an economic philosophy as much as it is a practical system and, while it has many benefits, the capitalist system also has its share of pitfalls and ethical quandaries. Looking at the dystopian visions of the sci-fi films Metropolis, Elysium, and The Hunger Games, you will dive into the issue of balance and understand why an unregulated free market is a recipe for inequality.