Dystopia / Utopia 2425

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Utopia or Dystopia?

What does the term "utopia" literally translate to from Greek?

1. Good place
2. No place
3. Bad place
4. Perfect place

Which philosopher's work is among the earliest to describe a utopian society?

1. Thomas Hobbes
2. John Locke
3. Plato
4. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

In Marxist theory, what is the ultimate goal of societal development?

1. A capitalist society
2. A feudal society
3. A theocratic society
4. A classless, stateless society

Which political philosophy emphasizes individual freedom and minimal
government intervention?

1. Socialism
2. Libertarianism
3. Communism
4. Monarchism

Which of the following is a critique often leveled against utopian thinking?

1. It is too pragmatic
2. It ignores human nature
3. It focuses too much on individualism
4. It is overly pessimistic

In the context of utopian literature, what is a "dystopia"?

1. A perfect society
2. A society with advanced technology
3. A society characterized by human misery
4. A society without laws

What is one purpose of exploring utopian ideas, according to the video?

1. To create a detailed blueprint for future societies
2. To inspire critical thinking about current social structures
3. To promote the abandonment of all governmental systems
4. To discourage any attempts at social reform

Which Utopian City?

What is a dystopia?

What is the connection between Science Fiction and Dystopian novels?

What does the word dystopia literally mean?

1. Distant place
2. Not-good place
3. Non-existent place

Of these dystopian works, which was written earliest?

1. The Iron Heel
2. Brave New World
3. Gulliver's Travels

Which of these events was NOT a major influence on dystopian fiction?

1. The Protestant Reformation
2. The Industrial Revolution
3. World War II

What was disturbing about the future world of "The Time Machine"?

1. A nuclear apocalypse rendering the world barely habitable
2. Economic inequality resulting in separate species of humans
3. Time travel destroying the fabric of the universe

What was Orwell trying to critique in his novel "1984"?

1. Communism
2. Capitalism
3. Propaganda

Uniformity / Sameness

No free will / surveillance

Corrupt government / propaganda

Segregation / Unequal power

Perfect exterior hides evil secret

Unexpected hero

Which questions from the reader (p. 22-24) would you like to discuss next week?

00:26

What is the purpose of this first part of the video?

00:46

How many cameras are there in China?

02:41

Give three examples of things that influence your social credit score.

03:46

Which advantages of the system are mentioned by the kids at the end of the clip? Name two.

03:56

What is your own opinion about this system? What is the connection with the book This Perfect Day?

Is the US a dystopia?

The following video was made in 2022. 

• While watching, think about what has changed in the almost three years since it was created.
• At the same time, keep in mind that this video is a socialist's perspective on society. How would people opposed to socialism view today's society?

What is the primary focus of this video?

1. Analyzing the portrayal of dystopian societies in literature
2. Comparing different countries' political systems
3. Discussing the history of dystopian films
4. Examining current trends in the United States that may indicate a shift toward dystopian characteristics

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the video as a characteristic of a dystopian society?

1. Widespread surveillance
2. Suppression of dissent
3. Government transparency
4. Economic inequality

According to the video, what role does technology play in a dystopian society?

1. It is used exclusively for entertainment
2. It serves as a tool for mass surveillance and control
3. It is absent from daily life
4. It is used only for educational purposes

What economic issue is highlighted in the video as contributing to dystopian conditions?

1. Economic inequality
2. Universal basic income
3. Balanced wealth distribution
4. Surplus of jobs

The video discusses the militarization of which group as a sign of dystopian trends?

1. The military
2. Private security companies
3. Police forces
4. Neighborhood watch groups

What does the video suggest about the state of media in a dystopian society?

1. It is heavily censored and controlled
2. It is free and independent
3. It is non-existent
4. It is entirely entertainment-focused

According to the video, how does public apathy contribute to the development of a dystopian society?

1. It leads to increased civic engagement
2. It reduces government overreach
3. It fosters a sense of community
4. It allows authoritarian measures to be implemented without resistance

What solution does the video propose to counteract dystopian trends?

1. Increased government surveillance
2. Public awareness and activism
3. Isolation from political processes
4. Acceptance of current conditions