Our Dystopias, Real & Imagined course has allowed me to identify the hallmarks of a dystopian society. Through the use of models like Hobbes’s Leviathan, Foucault’s perspective of panopticism, Young’s Five Faces of Oppression and many others to discern patterns of oppression in both fictional and real-world settings. Through these Continue reading
In relation to Foucault’s perspective of panopticism, our modern society uses digital platforms such as Google, Bing, Instagram, Facebook, and many more platforms as a way to force people to behave properly. Posting or searching for certain content can flag or alert the government of improper usage of said platforms. Continue reading
Technology has caused so many advances in modern society, however, it has caused many problems as well. Technology has revolutionized our communication, our livelihood, and the way we seek information. Yet, with these advances we must be willing to compromise our personal lives. Personally, I find myself trying to balance Continue reading
It is quite evident that all systems of government have the possibility to abuse their power. In many systems, the government acts as an authority figure over the people. This can lead to authoritarianism which creates an environment that is similar to the dystopian structure where the people experience an Continue reading
A dystopia can be defined as a real or imagined society characterized by oppressive conditions, injustice, and an unrestrained patriarchy which leaves its citizens/members to face restrictions on their own freedom and well-being. A dystopia is the inversion of a utopia, which Merriam-Webster defines as, “a place of ideal perfection Continue reading
