At the beginning of this course, I defined dystopia as a society consumed by perils, conformity, and freedom infringement, while civilians are simultaneously plagued by immense fear and distrust. Although valid, this definition fails to address both the cause and effect of a dystopian society. Thus, as we approach the Continue reading
The panopticon is a circular prison structure that contains six floors that house inmates and an opaque cylinder interior where guards remain. With this structure, the inmates are constantly unaware when exactly they are being surveilled and are expected to act as though the surveillance is incessant. This structure led Continue reading
I think the form of government that would be the least dystopian would be a social democracy. A key component of this form of government is its emphasis on social justice. Social democracy aims to limit discrimination based on differences, essentially eradicating racism, sexism, ageism, ableism, classism, homophobia, etc. This depletes Continue reading
A utopia is a society in which everything is perfect or ideal. In contrast to dystopias, utopias generally lack governmental chaos, fearful realities, and strict censorship. If I were to create a utopian society it would be based on three main premises: liberty, creativity, and effectiveness. In regard to the Continue reading
The Oxford Languages Dictionary defines the term dystopia as “an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic”. I define dystopia as a society consumed by perils, conformity, and freedom infringement, while civilians are simultaneously plagued by immense fear Continue reading
