Elysium (feat. Liam Ginty of Voices from L5) : Episode 17
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Elysium
What: Matt Damon gets desperate and tries to bring equality to a world divided into the haves (in the space station Elysium) and the have-nots (on Earth).
Directed by: Neill Blomkamp
Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley
Featuring guest co-host
Liam Ginty, host of Voices From L5
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Show Notes
Language
Spanish, French, Transatlantic Accent. Class identifier. Norman invasion. Linguistic bigotry.
Rich Folks
Facial branding. Fancy Pip Boys. Differences in rich and poor tech.
Magical Healing Chamber
How does it work? Neurological limitations. Altering personality.
Neural Tech
Brain storage implants. Encryption. Kill switches.
Exo Suits
REALLY cool installation montage. Order of installation operations. Current tech
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Space Settlement
Voices from L5! Space planes. Torus settlements. Artificial gravity. Division of rich and poor. Space exploration
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Goodbyes
Beep boop!
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