The hottest Dystopia Substack posts right now

Be mindful of what you consume - from food to media - in a society driven by profit over wellbeing.
Exercise caution and selectivity with what you let into your life and body, such as pharmaceuticals and products, in a profit-centered society.
In a civilization filled with toxicity, prioritize critical examination to maintain health and sanity.

Join the Salon Series at the Collector tier to discuss utopian texts through deep-dive discussions on Zoom
Explore themes such as techno-futurism in 'Lathe of Heaven' and humanity from the perspective of robots in 'Psalm for the Wild Built'
Delve into utopian worldbuilding in 'Terra Ignota' and the balance between dystopia and utopia in Aldous Huxley's works

The concept of 'boring dystopia' highlights the mundane and monotonous nature of societal collapse, contrasting it with the dramatic portrayals in movies and media.
Boring dystopia is viewed as a consequence of modern capitalism, leading to disillusionment, alienation, and a sense of numbness among individuals.
Globalization has resulted in a homogenization of cities and experiences, creating a world where unique cultural vibrancy is replaced by a dull, standardized environment.

Climate change pessimism often overestimates expected costs
Belief in impending catastrophes like AI taking over or population growth persists despite evidence to the contrary
Modern culture enjoys dystopian themes despite objective improvements in the world

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The text discusses the impact of oligarchs on living standards and societal issues.
It portrays a vivid scene in New York, highlighting the contrast between different groups like refugees and business owners.
The writer reflects on personal experiences, connecting them to broader societal themes like the Great Reset.

Mary Howard Schoolcraft was a notable figure for being the first literary 'race warrior' with her novel 'The Black Gauntlet'.
Anti-Toms were pro-slavery novels that countered 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' and were popular during that era.
Schoolcraft's novel was characterized by obsessively racist themes and was a pioneering work in the genre of 'race war' dystopia.

In our current reality, device makers use various tactics to maintain monopolies on repair services, which can lead to a less secure ecosystem and poorer service for consumers.
The 'right to repair' movement aims to combat these monopolies and create a circular economy that reduces waste and enhances security and privacy for technology users.
Experts at the DEF CON Conference discussed how dismantling repair monopolies can help prevent a 'Brazil' style dystopia and promote a more sustainable and secure tech landscape.

A farmer grows illegal seeds of resistance, but her life gets complicated when an unexpected guest joins the Midsummer festival.
The AI Officer creates a humorous moment with the school kids, causing laughter and a sense of mystery and intrigue.
Alaska grapples with difficult decisions and sacrifices, ultimately facing consequences for her actions in the end.

The protagonist knew about the internet's end result in advance and prepared for it
The protagonist is forced to serve 'IT' and survive in a bleak, controlled environment
There is a mysterious and menacing entity 'IT' that is expanding and using the protagonist for unknown purposes

Holistic management promotes autonomy, resilience, and lower energy use as side-effects.
Addressing inequalities from the bottom up through nonviolent means is crucial.
Sovereign communities can emerge by defanging the top-down control apparatus and focusing on communal regeneration.