This prompt is very interesting and challenging in the sense that I believe any form of government has the potential to become dystopian, but after reading Thomas Hobbes’ seminal work “Leviathan” and looking overing the Wikipedia article “List of Forms of Government,” I believe a direct democracy would be the Continue reading
Based on what I’ve learned and experienced this semester, I think dystopia is defined as a society characterized by oppressive governmental control, societal chaos, and a dehumanizing/bleak environment that is an unforeseen consequence of individuals trying to improve said society. I have edited my original definition of dystopia that I Continue reading
As we know, panopticism is a system in which the belief that we are being watched forces us to behave “properly.” Based on my own understanding of Foucault’s discussion of panopticism, I think one way in which panopticism has been embedded in our society is through the use of surveillance Continue reading
I actually don’t consider myself to be very willing to give up much privacy, but I am aware that I definitely don’t have as much privacy as I think. Of course, this is just something I will have to live with as we make more and more advances in technology. Continue reading
The ideal utopia in my mind is a place where capitalism does not exist. Without capitalism, people would have the chance to pursue their real passions without the worry of having to make enough money to afford basic necessities like food, and shelter. Starvation, racism, sexism, homelessness, or any other Continue reading
Based on my experience with books, films, and reality, I think dystopia is defined as a society characterized by oppressive governmental control, societal chaos, and a dehumanizing and bleak environment. Examples of these characteristics can be seen in films like “The Giver” and “Divergent.” Starting with “The Giver,” the characteristic Continue reading
