Crimes of the Future (2022): Human Evolution

David Cronenberg's future in Crimes of the Future is one without physical pain but with much distress. What is the next step in human evolution and will the powers-that-be allow for a new future? Gabe works to unpack the messages in the film and discusses a world in which surgery is the new sex. Kat explains how recycling is a scam and how insidious microplastics are. 

Sources in this Episode:

Crimes of the Future, Explained: Dissecting David Cronenberg's New Movie

Plastic Recycling is an Actual Scam | Climate Town

Microplastics are in our bodies. How much do they harm us?

Microplastics cause damage to human cells, study show

Plastic-Eating Microbes — “Rapid Evolution” May Not Be Darwinian at All

Bugs across globe are evolving to eat plastic, study finds

Other Crimes of the Future Reviews:

Crimes of the Future, Explained: Dissecting David Cronenberg's New Movie

CRIMES OF THE FUTURE | The Essential Explanation

David Cronenberg Explains What 'Crimes of the Future' Is Really About

'Crimes Of The Future' Ending, Explained: What Happens At The Live Autopsy Performance? Is Saul Dead Or Alive? | DMT

David Cronenberg on the evolution to 'Crimes of the Future' - Los Angeles Times

Transhumanism, Surgery as Sex, and Humanity's Frightening Evolution - Signal Horizon

Crimes of the Future: Why Scott Speedman's Character Is So Important

“A Great Future in Plastics”: Crimes of the Future and Cronenberg’s Story of Evolution - Bright Lights Film Journal

A Meditation on Human Evolution - Crimes of the Future

Crimes of the Future is Cronenberg Evolved

Crimes of the Future: Evolution of the New Flesh – The Twin Geeks

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