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Soylent Green: Overpopulation and Euthanasia

When is it acceptable to end your own life? With the rising threat of overpopulation on Earth in the future, see what the 1970s film Soylent Green offers as a solution to dwindling space and resources. Also, consider other ways societies, in both science fiction and the real world, tackle the moral issues of euthanasia (both self-chosen and coerced) and population control.

English
  • Originally Aired January 1, 2018
  • Runtime 32 minutes
  • Production Company The Great Courses
  • Created May 23, 2021 by
    djdole
  • Modified February 12, 2023 by
    RicaRaducanu