Topic: Mockumentary

Phillips explains the premise of "Alternative 3," a 1977 British mockumentary that suggested elites were planning to escape Earth's climate collapse by colonizing Mars. While the show was an April Fools' prank featuring music by Brian Eno, Phillips argues the structural plans—including atmospheric venting and underground bunkers—align closely with actual classified projects. He notes that author Leslie Watkins' research materials were mysteriously stolen after he began investigating real-world links.

Alternative 3, a 1977 British television program, is discussed as a potential piece of "predictive programming" regarding a secret plan to colonize Mars. Although presented as a mockumentary, the extreme censorship and destruction of its master tapes led many to believe it contained classified truths. The film outlines three alternatives for human survival, with the third being a joint US-Soviet mission to Mars.