About this episode

The episode discusses the film 'The Island' and its themes of cloning and capitalism while highlighting a surprising optimism in the narrative.

What we watched: The Island. Who we watched it for: Ewan McGregor. What we thought: For a dystopian “thriller” about clone farms and capitalism, there is a surprising amount of optimism regarding what we might have been able to achieve as a society in fourteen short years. Also, the ethical question of giving your clone frosted tips is discussed.

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