Movie Discussion: Idiocracy – A Comedic Dystopia or a Warning?

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What happens when intelligence is no longer valued and society is driven purely by entertainment, consumerism, and laziness? Idiocracy (2006) presents a world where stupidity reigns, corporations control everything, and humanity is on the brink of collapse—yet it’s one of the funniest dystopian films ever made. This event will explore the deeper themes behind the movie: Is Idiocracy just an exaggerated satire, or is it uncomfortably close to reality? How does it comment on consumerism, anti-intellectualism, and the future of civilization? And what role does humor play in discussing these dark ideas?
Join us for an open discussion about this hilarious yet disturbing film!

> PLOT: The plot follows United States Army librarian Joe Bauers and prostitute Rita, who undergo a government hibernation experiment. Joe and Rita awake five hundred years later in a dystopian anti-intellectual society. In this future, intelligence has plummeted, and the world is run by people who can barely think critically. Society is obsessed with trashy entertainment, corporations control everything (including the government), and even basic scientific knowledge is lost.

I invite you to watch the movie before the event!

> Questions we'll discuss: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PiZDRTOFXQdIGNdhN2rixSbTaChr3BHRcNA8kKUlMPc/edit?usp=sharing
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