Episode 222: Episode 222 - Logan's Run (1:19:23)

Join us as we enter the land of make believe from Mr. Rogers with our friend Dennis Foster to talk about “Logan’s Run”. In the year 2274, young residents enjoy an idyllic, hedonistic lifestyle within the protective confines of a domed city. The general belief is that when each person turns 30, they are reincarnated for another blissful life cycle. Those who know the much darker truth become "runners" and flee to a hidden sanctuary. When law enforcement officer Logan (Michael York) goes undercover to locate the refuge, he winds up instead trying to initiate a revolution with runner Jessica. We have a centrally planned ERE where the computer does most things for the people so they can just hang out at the Dallas Galleria wearing ridiculous clothes. The masses are propagandized into the myth of rebirth so most willingly accept the carousel as they believe they will be reincarnated/renewed - but this has never happened. This movie almost seems prophetic in many ways. Next week we celebrate the return of the great Keith Knight as we discuss the HUAC-related “Trumbo” about Hollywood players getting blacklisted for being accused of harboring communist sympathies. Show notes: http://www.actualanarchy.com/222 Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.com Robert and I analyze popular movies from a Rothbardian/Anarcho-Capitalist perspective. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. Discussion of the plot and decisions that characters make in relation to morality and violations of the non-aggression principle are our bread and butter. We also will highlight and discuss any themes or lessons from Austrian Economics that we can glean from the film. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. We publish at least once per week; and occasionally will do specials surrounding holidays or events (elections/olympics) and have guests. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)