A seemingly funny-sounding word hiding a sinister. Almost every country now has a similar bleak outlook when it comes to politicians. It is alarming to see well-educated people whom we consider reasonable individuals also fall into the unreasonable trap.
I like the way you have added the psychology of the masses to add flavor to the word. It is indeed frightening when you can no longer identify with the individuals with mob mentality. Somewhere I have read these words, "History repeats itself, with only changes in names"(paraphrased); it is sadly a true statement.
You have given the best dystopian novel for the consequences of totalitarianism. There is one more book that comes to my mind when I think of the psychology of the masses. A very disturbing dystopian book called "Lord of The Flies" by William Golding. If you have not read it, read it only when you are in a happy place(to combat the gloom after you read it).
We can only hope things will get better. Thanks for this loaded writeup. Have a peaceful weekend.
Sometimes words don't resemble good things; they don't have to. This is one of those. It made me face some bitter truths that can hardly be changed.
I haven't read Lord of the Flies yet, but I know about its plot and postpone its time since it's disturbing. When I'm ready to be disturbed, I will read it.
Distopias are leading our way; we should read them, no matter how dark they are. Otherwise, if 1984 wasn't ever written, how would we be able to visualize today's atmosphere more than 70 years ago?
Precisely, I agree with you. Read only when you can digest it. That is the standard clause for all dystopian novels. Unfortunately, most of them leave me sleepless for weeks. And I could hardly touch another book as these themes would be playing in the back of my mind.
A seemingly funny-sounding word hiding a sinister. Almost every country now has a similar bleak outlook when it comes to politicians. It is alarming to see well-educated people whom we consider reasonable individuals also fall into the unreasonable trap.
I like the way you have added the psychology of the masses to add flavor to the word. It is indeed frightening when you can no longer identify with the individuals with mob mentality. Somewhere I have read these words, "History repeats itself, with only changes in names"(paraphrased); it is sadly a true statement.
You have given the best dystopian novel for the consequences of totalitarianism. There is one more book that comes to my mind when I think of the psychology of the masses. A very disturbing dystopian book called "Lord of The Flies" by William Golding. If you have not read it, read it only when you are in a happy place(to combat the gloom after you read it).
We can only hope things will get better. Thanks for this loaded writeup. Have a peaceful weekend.
Cheers :)
Sometimes words don't resemble good things; they don't have to. This is one of those. It made me face some bitter truths that can hardly be changed.
I haven't read Lord of the Flies yet, but I know about its plot and postpone its time since it's disturbing. When I'm ready to be disturbed, I will read it.
Distopias are leading our way; we should read them, no matter how dark they are. Otherwise, if 1984 wasn't ever written, how would we be able to visualize today's atmosphere more than 70 years ago?
Cheers :)
Precisely, I agree with you. Read only when you can digest it. That is the standard clause for all dystopian novels. Unfortunately, most of them leave me sleepless for weeks. And I could hardly touch another book as these themes would be playing in the back of my mind.
Happy weekend :)
Same for me, so it will have to wait for some time, since I'm busy reading more hopeful stories nowadays.
Happy weekend :)