Dystopia is an imagined world in which people live wretched, dehumanized, fearful lives. Dystopia can challenge utopia’s assumption of human perfectibility and perfect society. In dystopias we can rarely find hope. Although the creators of dystopian fictions usually depict world set in the future, they write about things they feared Continue reading
Working in a group for the podcast project has been an experience. Being a part of a team is always one of my favorite things to do. These kind of group projects help us develop a host of skills that are increasingly important in the professional world. I like having Continue reading
To think in a utopian way is a prime political act. It involves a refusal to be limited by our current obsession with the here and now in order to focus on the world as it could and should be in order to maximize human flourishing. In today’s world, much Continue reading
Religion can be a component to fighting against oppression in many ways. Religion can be seen as influential civil society communities. They are often seen as representing unifying values that transcend disputed issues. Local and international religious entities play a large and often unappreciated role. In these roles, creating conditions Continue reading
The team and I did great with the copyright rules and the ideals of fair use. The copyright rules are only one area of intellectual property. Fair use allows the use of content without permission. But it does require a judgment call as each situation of fair use is based Continue reading
When people make any accusations like these, it’s important to know if the information is accurate. Now, I don’t agree with everything the government does, but I believe their use of technology and surveillance, to a certain extent, can be very useful. I think surveillance is ok, but spying isn’t. Continue reading
In this dystopian action horror film, The Purge, people are allowed to commit crimes while being free from the consequences of their actions for 12 hours. Several times it was referred to as being a way to “cleanse.” A totalitarian political party referred to as “The New Founding Fathers,” are Continue reading
Dystopia to me is an imagined universe where there is a main battle, usually between the people and government oppression. People often suggest we live in a dystopia society now because things are bad. Although these are awful times,I wouldn’t classify it as a dystopia. I feel it’s more appropriate Continue reading
