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Which Dystopian Government Do You Most Fear?
A brutal, all-powerful government that forces its people into submission (like in 1984 or Brave New World)
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A bumbling government helpless to protect its people in a crisis (like in Contagion, Station Eleven, or The Last of Us)
5 (50%)
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Post #172674
February 18, 2023, 07:13:09 AM
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February 18, 2023, 07:13:09 AM
I was reading a
Politico article
about
The Last of Us
and how it represents a change what dystopian scenarios we fear over time. The idea is that earlier on, we most feared brutal, all-powerful governments that forced its own people into submission (
1984
and
Brave New World
). However, over time we've come to fear the opposite: a bumbling government that's as helpless in a crisis as its people (the movie
Contagion
or
The Last of Us
), resulting in anarchy and chaos. It's a fascinating read that namedrops lots of dystopian books, shows, and movies, so if you're interested in that give it a read.
But it got me to thinking, which scenario is worse? That's what I'm asking you. Would it be worse to live in a world with Big Brother or FEDRA?
I've attached a poll, but if you want to discuss and debate that would be awesome too.
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February 19, 2023, 09:48:38 PM
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February 19, 2023, 09:48:38 PM
Wow, I see the vote is 50/50 right now. Would anyone want to elaborate on why they voted the way they did?
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