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1 Utopia vs. Dystopia

2 An ideally perfect place, an impractical idealistic scheme
Utopia An ideally perfect place, an impractical idealistic scheme

3 Varieties of Utopia Ecological Utopia Economic Utopia Political Utopia
Religious Utopia Science and Technology Utopia

4 Ecological Utopia A traditional way of life that is more in harmony with nature. An organic way of life

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6 Economic Utopia An equal distribution of goods, frequently with the total abolition of money Citizens only doing work which they enjoy and which is for the common good This leaves them with ample time for the cultivation of the arts and sciences.

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8 Political Utopia World Peace, Global Oneness
Everyone getting along regardless of race, culture, political beliefs.  A world without war.

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10 Religious Utopia Harmony Peace Understanding Enlightenment

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12 Science and Technology Utopia
Set in the future Utopian Living Standards: absence of death and suffering, changes in human nature and the human condition (Star Trek)

13 Dystopia An imaginary place or state in which the condition of life is extremely bad, as from deprivation, oppression, or terror.

14 Varieties of Dystopia Society Social Groups Nature Politics Economics

15 Society Examples: Class System
People referred to as numbers rather than names People are cloned so there are several of the same people, they are uniform and lose individuality (Brave New World) People required to “not excel” and lose their competence

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17 Social Groups Examples: Concept of religion under attack
Concept of families no longer exists “Factions” in Divergent

18 Nature Examples: Settings of dystopias are frequently urban
Separate all characters from any contact with nature People are conditioned to be afraid of nature

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20 Politics Examples: Governing class is hedonistic or shallow
Negative consequences, oppressive Pessimistic views of governing class – brutal, uncaring

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22 Economics Examples: Black markets for goods that are difficult to get
Governing class controls everything Big businesses have control and are corrupt

23 Utopia Vs. Dystopia Utopia Dystopia Society Equality of all people
Classes, caste system View on future Optimistic, upbeat Pessimistic, downbeat Form of government Democracy Regime Education Equal and advancing education Propaganda Economy No money, equal distribution of goods Rich and poor people, no middle class Legislation Fair system of punishment Unfair and excessive punishment Atmosphere Happy, harmonic families Unfortunate, unlucky people

24 In your Journal… Copy questions, leave room for answers:
How do humans cope with an imperfect world? Why do we seek perfection in body, soul, and in our world? Is Utopia attainable? 4. At what cost would utopia be worth attaining? 5. How far should we tamper with our own chemistry and biology?

25 What are your thoughts on the new unit theme of pursuing perfection?
Group Discussion: What are your thoughts on the new unit theme of pursuing perfection? How do you think “Quest for Perfection” relates with Utopia or Dystopia?

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