Reflections on Ideological Prisons

This chapter explores the legacy of Doris Lessing's lectures on ideological prisons, examining Bulgaria's political history and the disillusionment following the end of socialism. It critiques Lessing's perspectives on personal agency and societal constraints, highlighting the complex interplay between power dynamics across different regimes. Through a discussion of utopian literature and a social experiment, the chapter reveals the human tendency to polarize and the psychological underpinnings of societal behavior.