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1057-Privacy and Utopia: A History (with Gabriel Custodiet)

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Utopian Visions and Dystopian Realities

This chapter examines the dangerous implications of utopian ideologies and critiques the coercive nature inherent in the pursuit of a perfect society. Through historical references and literary analysis, the discussion explores how figures like H.G. Wells and authors such as E.M. Forster and Aldous Huxley have shaped dystopian narratives that warn against concentrated power and the manipulation of human nature. The conversation culminates in a call for humility in governance and a critical approach to technology, emphasizing the need for personal change over societal transformation.

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