The authoritarian, oppressive police state of Britain in 'Children of Men' and themes of totalitarian control are examined
The Imperium's descent into a totalitarian, war-focused regime is a central theme explored throughout the episode.
Qin's totalitarian ideology and autocratic policies like book burnings, standardization, surveillance, and violent control are explored in depth.
The podcast episodes explore various aspects of totalitarianism, including how it emerges, the strategies used by totalitarian regimes to maintain power, and the consequences for individuals and societies.
Several episodes draw parallels between fictional dystopian societies, such as the one depicted in The Handmaid's Tale, and real-world totalitarian regimes, such as the Soviet Union under Stalin, as described in the episode on Leon Trotsky's exile.
The episodes also examine how the desire for control and conformity can manifest in political and social movements, as explored in the episode on Barbie and conservatism.