I don't know, this type of shows, they go for a realistic vibe, yet take a scenario that is extremely unrealistic.

As far as I know, it's impossible to have a productive society in true squalor. The 3% would have to be kept supplied (I suppose that's how it's set up) through the work of the 97% in squalor. But illiterate, starving, filthy citizens tend not to be very productive.

Still, might be fun.