The selection from Hobbes’s Leviathan discusses the nature of governance and the social contract theory, advocating for a strong central authority to prevent the chaos of the state of nature. Among the List of Forms of government listed on Wikipedia, a democratic republic seems to be the least dystopian governance Continue reading
From my vantage point, the establishment of a meticulously structured federal system emerges as a formidable fortification against the specter of dystopian outcomes. This contention finds its roots in the bedrock principles of power distribution, checks and balances, and local autonomy that are inherently woven into the fabric of such Continue reading
In a democracy, elected officials, direct elections, orâmost oftenâa combination of the twoâare used by the people of a country to decide on its policies. In a democracy, the vast majority of citizens are permitted to engage in political processes, and groups of people are not excluded from the political Continue reading
My definition of a dystopia is: A society that involves social and governmental oppression, causing severe injustice and lack of freedom. Dystopian societies often feature oppressive social structures that restrict individual freedoms and enforce conformity. This can manifest through societal norms, expectations, and discriminatory practices that limit personal expression and Continue reading
Meritocracy is a political philosophy or system where individuals’ advancement and rewards are based on their abilities, achievements, and merits rather than factors like social class, wealth, or other characteristics like popularity. Meritocracy, in theory, emphasizes equal opportunities for all individuals. It suggests that people should be rewarded based on Continue reading
In my opinion, the form of government that would be the least dystopian would be a demarchy. A demarchy uses the method of sortition to appoint political officials. Sortition is known as the random selection of citizens with no regards to socioeconomic or political status. As a result, chosen officials Continue reading
The form of government that I believe would be the least dystopian would have to be an isocracy. An isocracy, according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary is âa system of government in which all have equal political powerâ. I chose this form of government because in comparison with a dystopian which is Continue reading
I would have to say the least dystopian government is a social democracy. The primary aspects of this government is to provide accessibility to everything a citizen deserves to have. It has the compliance of the social contract that supports public representation. Also it supports a free market without it Continue reading
In envisioning my utopia, I see a world where the haunting specter of homelessness is banished, replaced by a society where everyone has a secure and comfortable place to call home. To achieve this, we focus on creating abundant job opportunities and fostering a sense of purpose and contribution for Continue reading
Dystopia: an alternative world/idea where the typical norm isn’t sustained and a rather unconventional lifestyle thrives despite its initial negative outlook. I have formulated this definition of dystopia because the original idea of a dystopian setting is depicted with a negative connotation which can be seen as an overstatement. A Continue reading
