I define a dystopia as a hypothetical universe in which moral or dictatorial authority maintains oppressive societal control to promote a flawless society. To recognize a dystopia, one must simply look upon the reality that is our current world. We have somehow tricked ourselves into thinking that a dystopia is only seen when the Continue reading
When it comes to working in a group, I’d like to consider myself a team player. For the most part, I tend to not take the direct leadership role, but instead offer it up to others. My ideas and execution however, still remain abundant and intact. This was the case Continue reading
It’s easy to say that thinking positive will promote better outcomes, but I find this hard to agree with. I feel like true progress comes with acknowledgment of the negative. True peace can only be obtained the processing of pain and wrong-doings. To look forward without looking back, is to Continue reading
I feel as though my team is adhering well to copyright rules and the ideals of fair use, because we are not using any sounds, clips, etc that are not our own. Discussing the episodes, fall under fair use and aren’t violating any rules. Continue reading
To me Edward Snowden was definitely right about privacy in the United States. His actions of exposing NSA documents is very admirable. But I guess that calls into question…should citizens exposing the government be held accountable? In one breath I want to say no because wrong is wrong and everyone Continue reading
The united states in the purge is a considered a dystopia for the poor as all crime is legal for a 12 hour period. It all boils down to who can protect themselves, resulting in an even more violent divide between the rich and the poor. Both 1984 and The Continue reading
I personally believe the American higher education system to be a dystopia, and the constant criticism and backlash it receives is proof of that. Nowadays, millions of Americans are swallowed into large amounts of debt, just to obtain a job that doesn’t even pay them enough to get them out Continue reading
I would say that I am very confident in my ability to work within groups. I think that my self-awareness of how much control I am taking within a given time, allow me to actively readjust to include everyone. I also have the tendency to pull out participation from others. Continue reading
Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud, believed that civilization (government) diminishes the liberty and freedom of the individual. We incorrectly believe that social structures promote and safeguard our liberties, whereas in fact they restrict them, causing significant dissatisfaction. The demands of civilization require us to give up our instincts; as we know Continue reading
Dystopia – A hypothetical universe in which moral or dictatorial authority maintains oppressive societal control to promote a flawless society. To recognize a dystopia, one must simply look upon the reality that is our current world. We have somehow tricked ourselves into thinking that a dystopia is only seen when the world is doused in Continue reading
