30+ Indicators That Unveil The Dystopian Reality We Live In

"I make six figures but live paycheck to paycheck."

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• May 23, 2023

Society is a complex web of norms and beliefs that shape our lives. However, it is not always a perfect system, and some problems fundamentally undermine individuals' well-being and human rights.

These issues can manifest themselves in a variety of ways, ranging from systemic inequalities and discrimination to oppressive practices and restrictions on personal freedoms.

Thinking about that, we wanted to ask the community what they think is fundamentally wrong with society and restricts their human rights, hence "Tell me you are living in a dystopian nightmare without telling me you are living in a dystopian nightmare

The responses I received were thought-provoking and shed light on the indicators of our dystopian reality. They revealed deeply concerning aspects of our society that hinder human rights and create an atmosphere of oppression. These indicators serve as wake-up calls, urging us to take action and address the underlying flaws in our societal fabric.

Reflecting on these shared indicators can help us understand the pressing issues we face and motivate us to work towards a more just and equitable society. By recognizing the challenges, we can collectively strive for positive change and build a future that upholds human rights, fosters equality, and promotes individual freedoms.

It is through our concerted efforts that we can break free from the grip of dystopia and create a brighter, more promising world for all. Scroll down to read the answers!

Is this the future we have dreamed about?

1. Wealthy leaders preach austerity while living lavishly

"The country is run by people who are millionaires, telling everyone else that these are "tough times" and they must "cut back" to ensure their continued survival while they live in excess."

2. "Most people do not earn a living wage."

3. "I no longer have bodily autonomy."

4. "George Orwell's fabulous book '1984' is no longer fiction but a commentary."

5. "I live in a country where two out of the last four presidents got into office by losing the popular vote."

6. Restrictions on birth control access and denial of life-impacting surgeries for women in the US

"There are women in some parts of my country who still have to get permission from their boyfriends or husbands to get birth control. They also have to fight with pharmacists who are religiously opposed to it to get birth control.

And they sometimes have been denied life-improving surgery to have hysterectomies because- whether the woman wants children or not- the doctor doesn't agree with her not having children.

I live in the US".

7. "Inability to access affordable healthcare and medication."

8. The illusion of the American dream

"The American dream is a lie the rich tell to convince people to work till they die and never actually reach their goals. The moment an accident happens, you lose everything and you're told you didn't try hard enough."

9. Compelled to work sick for survival

"Still having to go to work when you’re really sick if you want to get paid to have a roof over your head and cope with the high costs of living"

10. "My last hospital visit was 104k , thankfully I had insurance."

11. "Having to choose between paying my rent or buying my insulin"

12. Personal choice and reproductive rights in the face of injustice

13. Urgent plea for unified action against four dangerous leaders

"The majority of the world is at the mercy of four world leaders who are certifiably mad or who head up autocratic or oligarchic states with nuclear weapons, and we could all be annihilated in a minute if one of them gets sick of playing "Risk" with the others. Wish the entire world would just stand up to these bullies and ostracize them into oblivion."

14. Supreme court ruling unveils disturbing realities:

15. Navigating adult life

"Having to have multiple roommates as an adult because we can't afford our own places (and we all have at least one full-time job!) I love it here."

16. Ignored wars

"There is a literal war going on in the civilized world, literally one country away from where I live. If the media doesn't cover it, nobody cares."

Dystopia

17. Escalating attacks instead of constructive debate in politics and society

18. The bleak outlook on my future

"When I grow up, I’ll never pay off college debt and will live in a crappy house (if I’m lucky) because it’s all I can afford."

19. Get disability funding without trying all treatments first. Can’t get treatments first without funding."

20. Raising awareness against celebrity exploitation and environmental neglect

21. Heated seat subscription for car owners

22. Choose one

23. Double taxation

24. The persistence of animal cruelty

25. Fighting for basic needs

"I work to try and ensure residents can live without choosing between eating food and heating their homes. I live in a rich country."

26. The veiled truth

27. Financial struggles

"I make six figures but live paycheck to paycheck, can't afford a decent 3 BR house without being house poor (I need it as I work from home), and have $130k in student debt owed to the federal government that I will never be able to pay off."

28. Billionaire space voyages

29. Forced birth

30. Navigating thought crimes

31. don’t go to the ER because the last time was 8k. People divorce to receive care facilities since it is 20-40k a month"

32. Struggles in mental health

33. The disturbing normalcy

34. Rotterdam bridge's temporary closure

35. Impending starvation for millions

36. Unable to afford the cure

37. Deceptive advertising: Fueling ego-driven exploitation in society

38. Life's dilemma

39. Challenges of insufficient support for disabled individuals

It is vital that we take action to address systemic inequalities, restrictions on freedoms, and oppressive practices. By advocating for change, and promoting equality, justice, and individual liberties, we can create a brighter future where human rights are upheld and everyone can thrive.

Together, we can transcend the boundaries of a dystopian nightmare and work toward a society that values justice, freedom, and equality for all.

Damjan