Imagine you wake up to find yourself in a dark and cold prison cell. Only the sounds of water rhythmically dripping from an unknown source to comfort you in the loud silence of the large cell. As you do your first 360º of the cell, you discover that all except Continue reading
We live in a world where dystopian societies are recurring themes in literature and media, so observing different types of governments and how they could be abused is essential. After observing the Wikipedia article “List of Forms of Government” and a selection from Hobbes’s Leviathan, I feel indirect democracies are Continue reading
A dystopia is a society characterized by extreme corruption of human rights, freedoms, and honor. Works such as Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, George Orwell’s Animal Farm, and perspectives through a Hobbesian lens illustrate that dystopias can result from repressive governments and/or environmental emergencies. Atwood portrays a futuristic environment where Continue reading
As we look through and reflect on our reality in the 21st century, we see how surveillance and data collection rule the world. It is nearly impossible to ignore how Jeremy Bentham’s panopticon parallels perfectly with our society. Sadly, we live in a time where technology contributes not only to our Continue reading
Many people describe me as a peaceful person, and I would love for my ideal society to embody the same tranquility. The individuals within it would possess an unwavering respect for one another, and we would reside in a place teeming with inclusivity and equality. The societal structure would closely Continue reading
In the kaleidoscope of dystopias, where the freedom of humanity decreases as oppression levels rise, the word “dystopia” fails to fit the confines of a dictionary definition. Mariam Webster defines a dystopia as an “imagined realm tainted by societal decay, suffocating regimes, and the erosion of humanity, thrusting individuals into Continue reading
