Post-reading reflections written by students after they have read and discussed a novel or article.
From my vantage point, the establishment of a meticulously structured federal system emerges as a formidable fortification against the specter of dystopian outcomes. This contention finds its roots in the bedrock principles of power distribution, checks and balances, and local autonomy that are inherently woven into the fabric of such Continue reading
In a democracy, elected officials, direct elections, orâmost oftenâa combination of the twoâare used by the people of a country to decide on its policies. In a democracy, the vast majority of citizens are permitted to engage in political processes, and groups of people are not excluded from the political Continue reading
Meritocracy is a political philosophy or system where individuals’ advancement and rewards are based on their abilities, achievements, and merits rather than factors like social class, wealth, or other characteristics like popularity. Meritocracy, in theory, emphasizes equal opportunities for all individuals. It suggests that people should be rewarded based on Continue reading
In my opinion, the form of government that would be the least dystopian would be a demarchy. A demarchy uses the method of sortition to appoint political officials. Sortition is known as the random selection of citizens with no regards to socioeconomic or political status. As a result, chosen officials Continue reading
The form of government that I believe would be the least dystopian would have to be an isocracy. An isocracy, according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary is âa system of government in which all have equal political powerâ. I chose this form of government because in comparison with a dystopian which is Continue reading
I would have to say the least dystopian government is a social democracy. The primary aspects of this government is to provide accessibility to everything a citizen deserves to have. It has the compliance of the social contract that supports public representation. Also it supports a free market without it Continue reading
Right! I know, I know a woman agree with a sexist, and probably narcissistic scientist may be a bit absurd but hear me out. Freud touches on some real issues throughout this article. I wholeheartedly agree with the fact that humans do not know how to be happy on their Continue reading
Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud, believed that civilization (government) diminishes the liberty and freedom of the individual. We incorrectly believe that social structures promote and safeguard our liberties, whereas in fact they restrict them, causing significant dissatisfaction. The demands of civilization require us to give up our instincts; as we know Continue reading
