A dystopia is a society that uses systems of fear to control and or exploit its citizens. In this class, we explored different ideas of dystopias and utopias as read in the five faces of oppression, and a dystopia can encompass one or all five categories. Those categories are exploitation, Continue reading
I personally feel that to be able to get better you must possess utopian thinking, but be aware of possibilities of dystopian outcomes. I say this because it is good to think positive but you have to be prepared for any negative outcomes so that you are able to face Continue reading
I feel like religion isn’t the only solution but it’s a significant portion of the battle of defeating a dystopia. I say that because it is the meaning behind religion that is so significant. Religion gives us something to rest our faith in, it gives us hope in trying times. Continue reading
The movie that I have chosen to watch was Planet of the Apes. In this movie, I noticed a lot of dystopian aspects and common themes among dystopias. In the film Planet of the Apes 1968, the President of the assembly acted to conceal the truth from the public as Continue reading
Looking at current and past models of government structures, I believe that the least dystopian type would be a type of democracy with a plethora of checks and balances. I say this because most countries like Germany, Russia, and Nigeria have had a turbulent history of power struggles. Germany was Continue reading
After reading Eco’s “Ur-Fascism”, write a blog post in which you consider whether you believe that Ur-Fascism currently exists in the world today. Be specific where and in what form you think it exists. Provide a link that supports your discussion To be Ur-Fascist means that you are limited in Continue reading
When I work in group settings, I usually prefer to have everyone list out their ideas so we can all collaborate and compromise if needed to run as efficiently as possible. I value communication over everything, but sometimes I prefer to work alone to make sure I am as productive Continue reading
I feel that freud had a point in what he was saying because our society has a lot to do with our mental state and if we are truly happy. Our civilization has cultivated a set norm that never stops imposing itself on us. We are bombarded with Ideals that Continue reading
A Dystopia is a world where people are dehumanized, and their rights and freedoms are restricted and heavily censored to benefit a higher individual or a group of individuals. In dystopian societies, the citizens’ senses or emotions are frequently restricted or taken away, leaving the citizens yearning to escape their Continue reading
