Dystopias not a perfect society A futuristic imagine

Dystopias …not a perfect society A futuristic, imagine universe in which oppressive societal control creates the illusion of a perfect society.

Characteristics of a Dystopian Society: q Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted q Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance q A fear of the outside world q Citizens live in dehumanized state q Individuality is bad q The society is an illusion of a perfect utopian world.

The Dystopian Protagonist q Feels trapped and wants to escape q Questions government and social systems q Believes something is wrong with the society they live in q Helps the audience realize the negative aspects of the dystopian world

What is Objectivism ? Ayn Rand (1905 -1982) – novelist and philosopher; known for developing a philosophical system she called Objectivism. "My philosophy, in essence, is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute. " — Ayn Rand , Appendix to Atlas Shrugged. https: //youtu. be/asery 3 Ue. Bj 4

Ayn Rand’s Anthem Ayn Rand wrote volumes urging people to be selfish. Except that acting thoughtlessly and victimizing others, Rand claims, is not in your self-interest. What Rand advocates is an approach to life that’s unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. Selfishness, in her philosophy, means: q Follow reason, not whims or faith. q Work hard to achieve a life of purpose and productiveness. q Earn genuine self-esteem. q Pursue your own happiness as your highest moral aim. q Prosper by treating others as individuals, trading value for value. “Seek a noble vision of man’s nature and of life’s potential. ” Objectivism, a philosophy for living on earth.