In my first blog post, I defined dystopia as the concept or practice of intentionally utilizing extreme conditions of control to oppress individuals for the purpose of creating a “perfect” society. Although I believe that this is an appropriate definition of a dystopia, the learning activities of this course have Continue reading
Although I did not know anyone in my group before this project, I became comfortable with them and their ideas for the podcast fairly quick. I believe my efforts in planning and developing ideas, as well as my effective communication skills, played a crucial role in the success of the Continue reading
In his “Dystopias Now,” Kim Stanley Robinson encourages utopian thinking as a way to overcome a dystopia. According to the Merriam-Webster, utopia can be defined as “a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions.” Although a utopian society describes a perfect state, perfection is a subjective term. For Continue reading
As of this week, the only thing my podcast team and I have completed is the written draft of our script. Although we have been considering the rules of copyright and ideals of fair use while researching and writing our draft, it is very important for us to continue adhering Continue reading
Ape City is a city that resulted from an apocalyptic event. In the beginning of the film, many dystopian characteristics are evident through the apes’ treatment of the humans. As we are first introduced to the human population, we learn that they live peacefully amongst each other in a primitive Continue reading
Based on my understanding, I do believe that the American higher educational system is an example of a dystopia. Not everyone can afford higher education beyond the high school level. Those that can afford it have a higher chance of obtaining a higher degree in a shorter amount of time Continue reading
As someone who has participated in a good amount of group projects at Xavier, I’d say that I’m comfortable with the idea of being a good team player. I’m a shy person, but when it comes to meeting deadlines and distributing equal amounts of work, I’m not afraid to speak Continue reading
Dystopia, according to the Merriam-Webster, is defined as “an imagined world or society in which people lead wretched, dehumanized, fearful lives.” Rather than defining dystopia as a physical or an imagined place, I define dystopia as the concept or practice of intentionally utilizing extreme conditions of control to oppress individuals Continue reading
