Orgasmatron

The Orgasmatron is a fictional device prominently featured in the 1973 film Soylent Green. In the film's dystopian future, the Orgasmatron is a popular household appliance designed to provide users with simulated sexual pleasure. Its primary function is to offer an escape from the bleak and overcrowded reality of the film's setting, where resources are scarce and life is generally grim. The device is depicted as a large, elaborate chair with numerous wires and attachments that are applied to the user's body.

The Orgasmatron serves as a critical element in the film's social commentary. It highlights themes of escapism, consumerism, and the commodification of pleasure in a society struggling with overpopulation and environmental degradation. The widespread use of the Orgasmatron suggests a population numbed by the harshness of their existence, seeking solace and distraction through artificial means. Its presence underscores the film's critique of a society that prioritizes superficial gratification over genuine human connection and sustainable living. The device, while offering temporary relief, ultimately contributes to the populace's apathy and their inability to confront the devastating truths about their world, particularly the secret behind Soylent Green itself.