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These 50 Pics Show How Dystopic Our Society Already Is, And Maybe They'll Inspire You To Change Something
Social IssuesSEP 13, 2018

These 50 Pics Show How Dystopic Our Society Already Is, And Maybe They'll Inspire You To Change Something

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What comes to mind when you think of a dystopian universe? is it Dali-esque surrealist landscapes or is it a more realistic world like 'The Handmaidens Tale' or '1984.' Well, according to the late Brtish academic and cultural theorist Mark Fisher, we are already living in a present-day dystopian society and folks - it is very boring.
The term 'boring dystopia' was coined by Fisher in 2015 and refers to the subliminal coercion that abounds in a capitalist society. So subtle that unless you're looking, you might not realize these problems with society are actually already happening. Charlie Booker's Black Mirror is the closest fantasy depiction of this theory, with his episodes questioning how far is too far when it comes to our evolving technology and how close we are to the dystopian future.
However, for real-life examples of this theory, and social issues coming together with, it look no further than the sub-Reddit titled 'A Boring Dystopia,' which is dedicated to sharing images that are disturbingly unassuming. From the poster that reads "Sleep deprivation is your drug of choice. You might be a doer," or a bus passing by with bold black letters stating, "You don't need therapy you just need a new car," the following photos may make you question every society problem in a different light.
Scroll down below to see the Orwellian thread of signs on problems with the world!

#1 Peak Bureaucracy (Happened In Toronto)

Peak Bureaucracy (Happened In Toronto)
416points

#2 Boring Dystopia

Boring Dystopia
356points

#3 I Guess We Just Have To Get Used To This

I Guess We Just Have To Get Used To This
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321points

#4 Drink Soda To Help Fight Diabetes

Drink Soda To Help Fight Diabetes
318points

#5 You Must Be Noteworthy To Take A Selfie At This Spot

You Must Be Noteworthy To Take A Selfie At This Spot
297points

#6 Look At All That Freedom

Look At All That Freedom
287points

#7 The Only Way To Live

The Only Way To Live
285points

#8 Healthcare Described In One Picture

Healthcare Described In One Picture
268points

#9 You Get 3 Minutes

You Get 3 Minutes
258points

#10 Boring Dystopia

Boring Dystopia
221points

#11 "How Can We Decorate Our Lobby To Look Refined While Still Being Utterly Devoid Of Character?"

"How Can We Decorate Our Lobby To Look Refined While Still Being Utterly Devoid Of Character?"
220points

#12 "Anti-Homeless" Bench

"Anti-Homeless" Bench
216points

#13 Quick Reminder That We've Been At War For 17 Years. Sure, People Are Sent To Fight And Die Every Day, But It's Just Old News, Right?

Quick Reminder That We've Been At War For 17 Years. Sure, People Are Sent To Fight And Die Every Day, But It's Just Old News, Right?
210points

#14 Kurt Cobain Was Not Diagnosed With A Mental Illness And Leave A Suicide Note For It To Be Turned Into A Fashion Trend

Kurt Cobain Was Not Diagnosed With A Mental Illness And Leave A Suicide Note For It To Be Turned Into A Fashion Trend
206points

#15 American Airlines Announces Pay Raises For Pilots And Flight Attendants, And Investors Balk

American Airlines Announces Pay Raises For Pilots And Flight Attendants, And Investors Balk
204points

#16 Mass Shootings Are Now So Frequent That President Trump Just Copies-And-Pastes His Condolences

 Mass Shootings Are Now So Frequent That President Trump Just Copies-And-Pastes His Condolences
204points

#17 Education For Your Kids? Not Important. Buy Our Expensive Car Instead

Education For Your Kids? Not Important. Buy Our Expensive Car Instead
189points

#18 Trump's Official Survey Doesn't Include Any Negative Response Options

 Trump's Official Survey Doesn't Include Any Negative Response Options
178points

#19 Teaching Kids To Read Via Logos

Teaching Kids To Read Via Logos
171points

#20 Boring Dystopia

Boring Dystopia
165points
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