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Utopia and Dystopia Two visions of the world Utopia Definition: An imagined place or state of things in which perfection has been achieved. Origin: Sir Thomas More, 1516, Utopia Concept originally linked to religious ideals, but now also refers to sociopolitical ideals Utopia How would you describe a utopian society? What would it look like? How would people act? Would there be laws? How would the utopian society handle the following things: Education Medical issues Careers Fashion Entertainment Utopia Could a utopian society ever truly exist? Why or Why not? Have you ever seen a movie or read a book that was about a utopian society? • Describe it. Dystopia Definition: an imagined place or state of things in which everything is unpleasant, typically a degraded environment and a totalitarian regime Origin: John Stuart Mill, 1868 speech in the House of Commons about Irish problem Common theme in modern books and movies Characteristics of a Dystopian Society Propaganda is used to control the citizens of a society Information, independent thought , and freedom are restricted A figurehead or concept is worshipped by the citizens of the society Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance Characteristics of a Dystopian Society Citizens have a fear of the outside world Citizens live in a dehumanized state The natural world is banished and distrusted Citizens conform to uniform expectations. Individuality and dissent are bad The society is an illusion of a perfect utopian world