A dystopia can be described as a society that is under oppression (that they are usually unaware of) because it’s beneficial to the government. Throughout this semester I have been able to come up with a more concise definition of a dystopia. I have also been able to deepen my Continue reading
My comfort working in a group has developed as the semester has progressed. I took XU Leads this semester and initially, I didn’t see the point, but throughout the course of the semester, I have become more comfortable and aware of how I lead and how I want to lead. Continue reading
I agree with Kim Stanley Robinson to an extent. Having a positive mindset is essential in order to handle changes and tough situations. However, utopian and positive thinking can only get you so far. Imagining that things could get better is the first step but not the key step. It Continue reading
Religion is a necessary part of life. It gives people something to believe in and can also lead to connections being formed. Religion can also give people a sense of belonging. With all of this being said, I do not necessarily believe that religion is the answer to defeating dystopia. Continue reading
Thus far, I believe that my team is adhering to the copyright rules and ideals of fair use. Initially, I was not thinking about the copyright rules and ideals of fair use. By watching the videos, I was made aware of how important it is to adhere to these rules Continue reading
After watching the interview with Edward Snowden, I find his claims about the state of privacy in the United States today to be correct. The invasion of privacy that the American government is conducting on its citizens is completely absurd and an abuse of power. From the video, I have Continue reading
I am pretty comfortable with working in a group but prefer to work alone. Working in groups can be unpredictable which causes some concern. I feel as if I am very independent and strategic with most things that I do and it could be a bit more difficult to do Continue reading
Iris Young discusses the faces of oppression which have an everyday affect on people whether we know it or not. The five faces of oppression are exploitation, marginalization, powerlessness, cultural imperialism, and violence. Oppression is not always about inhumane treatment. Deprivation is also included in oppression. Most times it is Continue reading
Based on my experience with books, film, and reality, I would define dystopia as a society in which the treatment of its people is poor and can be overcrowded, this is usually run by a group of people in a government who profit off the misfortunes of the society. I Continue reading
