1. Two visions of the world
Utopia and Dystopia
Two visions of the world

2. 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 socio-political ideals.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

7. 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 upheld by the citizens of the society.
Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance.

8. 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 is bad.
The society is an illusion of a perfect utopian world.