A dystopia is a place in which people live their lives accompanied by rampant fear, decay, hopelessness, and misery. My favorite example of this is the world of the novel 1984. By its conclusion, the main character feels an overwhelming sense of hopelessness and misery. Another good example is the Continue reading
I have always enjoyed working with groups. While I have experienced the downsides with group projects, I like them much more than writing a paper for example. I believe that my contribution to this project was mostly found in facilitating the conversation and topics as well as bringing up new Continue reading
I believe utopian thinking is very important. While it is true that a lot of things in this world are indeed very dystopian, the only way for us to move forward is to look toward a better future. This idealized future that we should look towards should be utopian in Continue reading
I think that religion is very important, but not absolutely necessary when it comes to fighting against oppression. Religion can be a great tool when used correctly such as a source of strength to power through dark times or as a guide to know what is right. However its power Continue reading
My group is doing the 100. We work well together and we have finished our script. We are taking great care when it comes to properly citing works. However, this is the first time that I have cited a TV show so I’m taking extra care to make sure that Continue reading
When it comes to Edward Snowden’s claims of privacy Infringement in the United States I wholeheartedly agree. Despite this, while I believe that his claims are true I don’t think that this is the case for every person in America. While Internet safety and security are very important and I Continue reading
The work of John Carpenter is often seen as the most influential of its time. He is seen as a master of low-budget horror, sci-fi, and action films. He directed many popular films such as Halloween and They Live. His film, Escape From New York, gives viewers a glimpse into Continue reading
I think that dystopian elements are definitely present in the American higher education system. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of dystopian elements would be the use of panopticism that exists. Panopticism is a term created by a French philosopher named Michel Foucault. It deals with Continue reading
I believe that a democracy would be the least dystopian government that would be possible . More specifically a democratic republic In this type of government we are represented by people that we think have our best interests. However this form of government isn’t full proof. Many dystopian things that Continue reading
I definitely believe that there are traces of Ur-fascism present today. Fascism involves people being led by a dictator with absolute power, who forcibly suppresses them. However, I believe that fascism today exists in a much different way than what we might imagine when we think of the word fascism. Continue reading
