Yeah, yeah, I know, nobody likes utopia in stories, but I think that’s largely because an author’s idea of what makes a wonderful society reflects a lot of the author’s opinions and crazy biases.
Made me think of reading Oath of Fealty, by Niven & Pournelle. Their Utopia was essentially a giant mall with condos and a 1984-level constant surveillance system by the management. I couldn't keep from coming back to the same thought constantly: "Guys, even if I accepted that your whacked out Über Libertarianism would work, your Utopia SUCKS!"
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Date: 2011-09-06 03:32 pm (UTC)Made me think of reading Oath of Fealty, by Niven & Pournelle. Their Utopia was essentially a giant mall with condos and a 1984-level constant surveillance system by the management. I couldn't keep from coming back to the same thought constantly: "Guys, even if I accepted that your whacked out Über Libertarianism would work, your Utopia SUCKS!"