A dystopia is an undesirable society that consists of the worst possible living conditions that functions based off of fear and oppression. Dystopias are typically the opposite of utopias in all aspects. They emphasize the worst possible outcomes of a society while a utopia emphasizes the best and most favorable Continue reading
One way that Panopticism has been embedded into our society is through surveillance. Michel Foucault mentioned that one of the major functions of Panopticism was “to induce in the inmate a state of conscious and permanent visibility that assures the automatic functioning of power.” Foucault discussed how this concept displayed Continue reading
As society advances, technology advances. In this day and age, technology has completely taken over. It is often used everywhere by almost everyone. It is found in different workplaces, schools, homes, and several other places. People have become severely dependent on it and its various functions. Although technology has enhanced Continue reading
If I could create my own ideal society, it would be a society based on peace, balance, and happiness. My version of a utopia will cater to the well-beings of both people and animals. The first aspect of my utopia will be the lower the extinction rates of endangered animals. Continue reading
Dystopias: societies or civilizations that endure the absolute worst living conditions imaginable. Dystopias are known to be societies where people live in fear. The dystopian TV shows that I’ve watched, such as “The 100” or “Black Mirror”, were my first introductions to dystopian societies. In “The 100”, the people in this Continue reading
