Project for school: Create a Perfec Society ( Utopia). Ideas???
Basically I have to do a project creating a perfect society. It's not supposed to be a big community , either. I have to address things like food/drink, emotions, finances, intellect, punishment, etc. As far as Im' concerned, it is impossilbe, but if you could give me any ideas or you're opinions on what you think should go into a perfect society, it would be much appreciated. Please and thank you!
What is your idea of a perfect utopian society?
A Camping trip with my buddies, we all get along, have a good time and share the chores willingly...
What are some of the benefits of Utopian societies?
Utopia: the dream of idealism and the nightmare of materialism In your definition, you say "there is ALL good and no evil"; how would someone know this who was within it? We need both terms in order to know either term. In short, if there is "only good" and no "bad", then technically, there is no good or bad (because you have nothing to contrast the various states of being to). In addition, if you follow the etymology of the word "utopia" in Greek, you will find that it also means "no place."
How to write a book on a utopian society?
The fantasies of a Utopian society is a very broad topic. I would start by assessing the facts of how your society came to be, and what would make me want to read about it. Detail it's history, and the events that led up to it's formation. Then create the world around it. Is every where else just as flourishing and plentiful? Or is it the only beacon of light in a world plagued by eternal darkness and evil? Sometimes, something more interesting than Utopian Societies are their irrational and hateful opposites. Dystopian societies. Hate, rage, anger, pain. These are all things that fuel the opposite. Emotions like those, and grief and sorrow as well, are what make a good structured Dystopian novel. And occasionally, the same rules apply to a Utopian one. The part that you'll have to summon all of your creativity for is building up the community. The people. Or whatever beings you allow to reside in your society. Are they happy? Are they sad? Are they totally doped up on drugs that make things look fantastic, when they're really horrible? You decide. Remember, a Utopian society would be one that is able to fulfill the basic desires of it's citizens, where they are fed, watered, sheltered, and are allowed to roam in an enclosed area where they are allowed atleast moderate happiness. This usually means the people are somewhat stupid. But everyone loves a rebellious spirit in the midst of ignorant push-overs. Maybe you could have some fiery boy/girl who is trying to fight the government or something. Here is the absolute and most important factor in the situation of a Utopian/Dystopian novel: Create. Imagine. Then believe. Be unique, because there's a million and one novels about this topic out there. But only some of them make it to the top. Take for instance the wildly popular and recent Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. Her use of Dystopian aspects, yet original innovation, allowed her to write a masterpiece. I would research what other authors have done with their Dystopian/Utopian novels, and see what they have done so you can make sure that you know specifically what you're doing, but you don't end up copying their ideas. And remember. A Utopian society is just a location. The revolving world and the people in it are what will truly make your novel. Good luck!
Can advanced technology create a utopian society?
One of the central ideas of my book is that technology is not destiny. Everything depends on the choices that we make as a society. For example, you can read a lot in the press right now about ‘robots taking our jobs’. There are some academics who believe that 40–50% of all jobs will be taken by robots in the next 20 years.The thing is: we’ve heard this all before. The same predictions were made in the sixties and the seventies (If you’re a journalist right now, you can just go to the archives, copy/paste and republish the same articles). Were they wrong, 50 years ago? I don’t think so - a lot of jobs have been taken by robots. It’s just that there are a lot of new jobs as well.The problem is that many of those new jobs are useless. A recent poll in the UK found that as much as 37% of British workers think they have an utterly meaningless job. They could go on strike, and no one would care (in my book ‘Utopia for Realists’ I tell the story of a strike of bankers in the 1970s in Ireland - it lasted for 6 months and nothing much happened).Time and time again, we underestimate capitalism’s extraordinary ability to come up with new bullshit jobs. It’s 37% in the UK right now, but it could be 50%, 60% or even 100% in the future. Unless we update our ideas about what ‘work’ even is.Again: it’s not about the technology, it’s about the choices we make as a society. When it comes to universal basic income: we don’t have to wait for the robots. We are more than rich enough to do it right now - in fact, we should have done it 40 years ago! In the book I tell the story of how Richard Nixon (!) almost implemented a modest basic income at the beginning of the seventies. His plan didn’t fail because of technological reasons. It was all political - and a lot of bizarre coincidences.
Sir Thomas More’s Utopia Study Guide Help please!!!?
1. In Book I, who is the narrator? What point of view is this? 2. More and Giles strike up a conversation with someone. Who is this? What does he do? Why are they interested in him? 3. More and Giles believe Hythloday would make a great advisor to a king. Does Hythloday agree with this? Why or why not? 4. Hythloday’s concern about kings and advisors points out a problem with European society. What is this problem? 5. The author Sir Thomas More has created the fictional character Sir Thomas More within the first narrative frame. Do you think it is wise to see both the real person and the character as one? Why or why not? 6. According to Hythloday, what are some other problems with European society? 7. In Book II, who is the narrator? What point of view is this? Why does the author use this narrative frame? 8. Describe the cities in Utopia. 9. How does the Utopian method of farming promote harmony in their society? 10. In general, what form of government does Utopia have? 11. How do Utopians get jobs and how is this different from Europe in the 16th century? 12. How do Utopians treat education and how is this different from Europe in the 16th century? 13. Do you find it odd that Utopia allows slavery? Why or why not? 14. Do Utopians believe in war? Why or why not? 15. Sir Thomas More played a large role in persecuting the Protestants. Why, then, is the Utopian view of religion a bit unexpected? 16. Do you believe that Utopia is the most perfect of societies? 17. In questions 4 and 6, you highlighted problems with 16th century Europe. Specifically, how does Utopia act as a solution to those problems? 18. Does the frame narrative effectively separate Sir Thomas More from the controversial ideas discussed in Utopia? Why or why not?