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Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Cyberpunk 2077's Photo Mode Is Wonderful Because It Focuses On What Matters: The Punks

Fan-created images in Cyberpunk 2077 showcase characters V and Jackie sharing intimate moments, reflecting the personal connections within a dystopian world.
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Every Day, Something Shows Up In The News That Sounds Like A Cyberpunk 2077 Sidequest

Cyberpunk 2077 swings back and forth on the pendulum from 'thoughtful meditation on what it means to be human in a depersonalizing corporate hellscape' to 'satire that occasionally feels so comically exaggerated, it's like a Borderlands gag.'
Digital life
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Taste the Future With the Best Meal Replacement Shakes

Optimism about the future has deteriorated, contrasting depictions of utopia in media with prevailing dystopian views.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

Edgar Wright's The Running Man Trailer | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The trailer gives viewers a taste of what's to come, and it's clear this isn't just a nostalgic remake-it's a full-scale reset.
Film
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

In theaters now: A post-apocalyptic thriller, a steamy noir and, yes, dinosaurs

Dinosaurs return in Jurassic World Rebirth with a fresh cast, set amidst a ludicrous plot involving dino-blood and an island rescue mission.
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

The Year's Biggest Stephen King Reboot Goes Back To Its Dystopian Thriller Roots

The new adaptation of The Running Man aims to be more faithful to Stephen King's original story, highlighting themes of survival and rebellion.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The Running Man mixes mayhem and humor in first trailer

Edgar Wright's adaptation of Stephen King's The Running Man features a lighthearted tone amidst a dark premise centered on a deadly game show.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Cure for Guilty Memories

Memory erasure in literature highlights the complexities and potential costs of eliminating painful recollections.
#science-fiction
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

An Introduction to George Orwell's 1984 and How Power Manufactures Truth

the rulers' claim to absolute control over the truth, a form of psychological manipulation hardly limited to regimes we regard as evil.
US politics
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Anthropic Researchers Warn That Humans Could End Up Being "Meat Robots" Controlled by AI

Humans may become increasingly subservient to AI, leading to a future where they are likened to 'meat robots' used for manual tasks.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Terrifying study reveals AI robots have passed 'Turing test' - and are now indistinguishable from humans, scientists say

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Anthropic Researchers Warn That Humans Could End Up Being "Meat Robots" Controlled by AI

Humans may become increasingly subservient to AI, leading to a future where they are likened to 'meat robots' used for manual tasks.
Artificial intelligence
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Terrifying study reveals AI robots have passed 'Turing test' - and are now indistinguishable from humans, scientists say

AI technology is now advanced enough that it is difficult for people to distinguish between humans and bots.
#surveillance
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Women in technology

A dystopian surveillance fear has become reality in Texas | Arwa Mahdawi

Automated license plate readers pose risks to privacy and can be abused by authorities, especially in the context of controlling women's reproductive rights.
Writing
fromVulture
4 months ago

The Minority Report Gets a Trump-Era Update

The Dream Hotel serves as a warning about the dangers of blindly trusting technology and failing to read the fine print of innovations.
It critiques the surveillance state and the misuse of data under the guise of safety.
Writing
fromVulture
4 months ago

The Minority Report Gets a Trump-Era Update

The Dream Hotel serves as a warning about the dangers of blindly trusting technology and failing to read the fine print of innovations.
It critiques the surveillance state and the misuse of data under the guise of safety.
SF music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

MSPAINT: No Separation EP

MSPAINT challenges dystopian futures by promoting positivity through their music, blending punk with industrial influences in their latest EP, 'No Separation.'
#robotics
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
5 months ago

This Muscle-Powered Robot Might Be the Creepiest Thing We've Ever Seen

The Protoclone by Clone Robotics challenges perceptions of robots, evoking fear rather than comfort with its unsettling design and capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
5 months ago

This Muscle-Powered Robot Might Be the Creepiest Thing We've Ever Seen

The Protoclone by Clone Robotics challenges perceptions of robots, evoking fear rather than comfort with its unsettling design and capabilities.
#documentary
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Independent films

Raoul Peck's BrilliantOrwell: 2+2=5Is the Boldest Documentary Anyone Could Make Right Now

fromDecider
3 months ago
Independent films

Stream It Or Skip It: '2073' on Max, a hybrid documentary/sci-fi story speculating on society's desmise

fromtime.com
2 months ago
Independent films

Raoul Peck's BrilliantOrwell: 2+2=5Is the Boldest Documentary Anyone Could Make Right Now

fromDecider
3 months ago
Independent films

Stream It Or Skip It: '2073' on Max, a hybrid documentary/sci-fi story speculating on society's desmise

fromGastropoda
12 years ago

Posole will set off TSA alarms, tho

Project 2025's proposed martial law serves as a grim backdrop to a disastrous trip, highlighting the absurdity and challenges of contemporary air travel.
NYC food
Relationships
fromDefector
2 months ago

'The Shrouds' Is David Cronenberg's Typically Prescient Epitaph For Our Present And His Career | Defector

David Cronenberg's films resonate with the contemporary anxieties of technological advancement and human evolution.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Water in the Desert Fire in the Night by Gethan Dick review hope at the end of the world

Gethan Dick’s dystopia begins at Elephant and Castle in London, revealing underlying truths and the fragility of civilization amidst a relentless pandemic and societal decay.
London politics
#the-handmaids-tale
#technology
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Digital Seduction Silently Undermines Our Power and Influence

Technology's manipulative design diminishes individual influence and autonomy.
Digital distractions hinder critical thinking and self-determination.
Dystopian literature provides relevant warnings about modern technological society.
Digital life
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Catherine Prasifka: Forget the fad diets, protein popcorn and religious training regimens - your body is not a machine to be hacked

Technology is shaping how we perceive bodily perfection and happiness, potentially leading to negative consequences for those deemed 'imperfect'.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Digital Seduction Silently Undermines Our Power and Influence

Technology's manipulative design diminishes individual influence and autonomy.
Digital distractions hinder critical thinking and self-determination.
Dystopian literature provides relevant warnings about modern technological society.
Digital life
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Catherine Prasifka: Forget the fad diets, protein popcorn and religious training regimens - your body is not a machine to be hacked

Technology is shaping how we perceive bodily perfection and happiness, potentially leading to negative consequences for those deemed 'imperfect'.
#feminism
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Women

The Handmaid's Tale' Wants to End With a Message of Hope

The Handmaid's Tale is a powerful symbol of feminist resistance against the backdrop of ongoing real-world issues regarding women's rights.
Women in technology
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

An All-Female Society, Pushed to Extremes

Agustina Bazterrica's "The Unworthy" presents a complex view of women's communities, illustrating themes of hierarchies, survival, and the nuanced relationships among women.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

The Handmaid's Tale' Wants to End With a Message of Hope

The Handmaid's Tale is a powerful symbol of feminist resistance against the backdrop of ongoing real-world issues regarding women's rights.
Women in technology
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

An All-Female Society, Pushed to Extremes

Agustina Bazterrica's "The Unworthy" presents a complex view of women's communities, illustrating themes of hierarchies, survival, and the nuanced relationships among women.
Film
fromInverse
3 months ago

50 Years Ago, A Dystopian Sci-Fi Cult Classic Beat Hunger Games To The Punch

Dystopian narratives often reflect societal fears around totalitarianism and escapism through violent entertainment.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Martina Devlin: Never mind the 'liberal elites', it's Trump and his allies on the right who pose the biggest threat to free speech

Democracy was a very nice idea for a while but now it's worn out, says a character in a TV drama I'm watching.
US politics
#black-mirror
Gadgets
fromWIRED
3 months ago

All the 'Black Mirror' Season 7 Episodes Ranked

Black Mirror season 7 explores complex themes of technology, relationships, and dystopia with six new episodes, showcasing both engaging and lackluster stories.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
3 months ago

All the 'Black Mirror' Season 7 Episodes Ranked

Black Mirror season 7 explores complex themes of technology, relationships, and dystopia with six new episodes, showcasing both engaging and lackluster stories.
World politics
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Trump's Deranged Land Grabs Would Make Sense to Big Brother

Orwell's depiction of mass hatred in 1984 serves as a warning against the perils of propaganda and the manipulation of public emotion.
fromDecider
3 months ago

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Lazarus' on Max/Adult Swim, a new anime series from the creator of 'Cowboy Bebop'

In the anime series Lazarus, creator Shinichiro Watanabe introduces a world where a corrupted painkiller threatens humanity, blending action with a dystopian narrative.
Beer
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

"The Handmaid's Tale" Reflects the Exhaustion of Liberal Feminism

Moss's portrayal of June Osborne reflects not only the trauma of her character but also resonates with contemporary issues of women's rights and societal control.
Women
fromHackernoon
11 months ago

The Decentralized Internet Could Turn Us Into a Type-1 Civilization. The Alternative? Mass Slavery | HackerNoon

The centralized internet is not evil but very useful to evil people. It will empower a phenotypic revolution, wherein our species will be sublimated by general artificial intelligence.
Privacy technologies
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Christian right has set the US on the road to Gilead. Without a fight, other nations may follow | Deborah Frances-White

Christian nationalism is significantly influencing US politics, indicating potential threats to rights in other countries.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Your Friends & Neighbors to Black Mirror: the seven best shows to stream this week

Jon Hamm's character descends into chaos as he navigates a midlife crisis and contemplates robbing the wealthy around him.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Lazarus' Is a Dark and Kinetic Adventure

Lazarus explores a dystopian future where a miracle drug turns deadly, prompting a desperate search for the antidote.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

What Happens to Us if We No Longer Must Make an Effort?

If we do not strive and make effort, we risk becoming mentally stagnant, losing our ability to adapt, learn, and grow as individuals. The Machine Stops critiques this potential future.
Gadgets
Independent films
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

The Excesses of "Mickey 17"

Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' critiques societal hierarchies through dark humor in a dystopian space setting.
Themes of disposability and value of human life are central to the film's narrative.
Film
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

In 1927, Fritz Lang's Metropolis Created a Dystopian Vision of What the World Would Look Like in 2026-and It Hits Close to Home

The film 'Metropolis' explores class struggle and social inequality against a backdrop of a divided futuristic society.
#severance
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Patricia Arquette on Trump, communes, art and ageing: When I was growing up the whole world was pretty creepy'

Patricia Arquette reflects on her character in Severance and the themes of indoctrination, self-deception, and the darker aspects of human nature.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Patricia Arquette on Trump, communes, art and ageing: When I was growing up the whole world was pretty creepy'

Patricia Arquette reflects on her character in Severance and the themes of indoctrination, self-deception, and the darker aspects of human nature.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

One of Severance's Most Interesting Puzzles Is Something We Grapple With in the Real World, Too

The ethical implications of the Severance procedure raise complex questions about identity and corporate power in the narrative of the show.
fromInverse
4 months ago

15 Years Ago, A Forgotten Sci-Fi Thriller Was An Unsettling Vision Of The Future

The film Repo Men portrays a dystopian future where corporate greed undermines morality, highlighting dire consequences for individuals and relationships.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins review second Hunger Games prequel is not for the faint-hearted

The Hunger Games series explores themes of power, agency, and media manipulation in a dystopian setting.
Music
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

The Contenders, Vol. 6: The songs we can't stop playing this week

This year's best songs offer solace for existential dread amid a dystopian backdrop.
Women
fromInverse
4 months ago

35 Years Ago, A Dystopian Classic Got Its First - And Creepiest - Adaptation

The Handmaid's Tale remains relevant today, echoing themes of oppression and authoritarianism, despite being written 40 years ago.
NYC startup
fromEngadget
5 months ago

What to read this weekend: Warm Fusion brings biotech and body horror to a gritty NYC of the future

Warm Fusion captivates readers with its blend of body horror, cyberpunk, and a gripping mystery involving a detective and a dangerous scientist.
Artificial intelligence
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Humanoid robot springs to life in 'dystopian' viral video: 'Straight out of science fiction'

The Protoclone humanoid robot has sparked both fascination and fear among viewers, with many perceiving it as a step toward dystopia.
fromwww.esquire.com
5 months ago

'Paradise' Episode 6 Recap: What Happened?

The Hulu drama 'Paradise' consistently delivers unexpected twists, maintaining viewer engagement and suspense.
fromDefector
5 months ago

Confused Brits Cause Severe Damage At The Donald Trump Propaganda Factory | Defector

Working in conservative media offers a mix of envy and pity, marked by the lack of dignity and the nature of the content produced.
fromLondon Unattached
8 months ago

Maddaddam - dystopian adventure at Royal Ballet - Review

MaddAddam immerses audiences in a fantastic collage of choreography, music, and visual imagery, blending McGregor's innovative choreography with Atwood's themes of dystopia and hope.
Miscellaneous
fromInverse
8 months ago

43 Years Later, a Legendary Apocalyptic Thriller Just Got a Huge Upgrade

'Escape from New York' set the blueprint for '80s action cinema with its dystopian narrative and antihero archetype.
fromHarvard Gazette
10 months ago

Book excerpt from 'Glory Days' by Simon Rich - Harvard Gazette

The story paints a satirical view of a post-climate-change future through the eyes of a great-grandfather reminiscing about his life on Earth.
fromKotaku
10 months ago

Mickey 17 Trailer Shows Off Bong Joon-Ho's Sci-Fi Dark Comedy About Killing Robert Pattinson Over And Over Again

Mickey 17, directed by Bong Joon-ho, explores cloning in a dystopian setting, featuring Robert Pattinson as an expendable character who rebels.
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