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Factually! with Adam Conover cover image

If the Economy is Good, Why Do We Feel So Bad? with Kyla Scanlon

Factually! with Adam Conover

CHAPTER

Dystopian Reflections on Social Progress

This chapter delves into the cautionary themes in Octavia Butler's 'Parable of the Sower,' relating its speculative societal dynamics to present-day socioeconomic issues. The discussion highlights the necessity for political action and investment in social infrastructure to avoid dystopian futures while recognizing the disparity between technological advancements and social welfare.

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