Topic: Soylent Green

The 1973 science fiction film *Soylent Green*, starring Charlton Heston, is noted for being set in the year 2022. The film depicts a dystopian New York City where infrastructure has collapsed and the population relies on synthetic food. Modern parallels are drawn to current issues in New York and the development of lab-grown "human cell culture" meat.

The CO2 Coalition argues that higher levels of carbon dioxide are beneficial for plant growth and the environment. In a related story, the late Desmond Tutu chose "aquamation"—an alkaline hydrolysis process that liquefies the body—as an eco-friendly alternative to cremation. The segment notes that the 1973 film "Soylent Green," which depicts a dystopian future of processed human remains, was set in the year 2022.

The conversation shifts to classic cinema, specifically the film Soylent Green and the cultural relevance of its themes. One host admits to never seeing Fight Club, leading to a discussion about the film's use of single-frame subliminal blips featuring the character Tyler Durden. They also note how films like Fight Club and The Manchurian Candidate were historically marginalized due to their proximity to real-world tragedies like 9/11 and the Kennedy assassination.

The hosts announce the preliminary launch of the No Agenda website on Squarespace and confirm the show's schedule for the following Thursday. The episode concludes with a sign-off from Amsterdam and Northern Silicon Valley.

Monsanto's practice of patenting genetically modified seeds and suing farmers for "seed blowover" or unauthorized reuse is discussed. The hosts mention that even pigs have been patented. The conversation references the 1973 film "Soylent Green" as a seminal cinematic depiction of a corporate-controlled food dystopia.