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“A Boring Dystopia”: 50 Highly Disturbing Posts That Reveal We’re Already Living Through An Apocalypse (New Pics)
Dystopia is a world or society in which people lead wretched, dehumanized, and fearful lives.
If you need a more vivid example, think of the novel The Children of Men (1992), by P.D. James where the human population has become infertile and lost all interest in politics, allowing the authorities to install various regulations such as mass "voluntary" suicides by the elderly, rampant cruel treatment toward prisoners of the state, and mandatory sperm testing and female inspections. Fatalism, boredom, crime, and religious hysteria are abundant, and it's not that pretty.
While such an environment might seem possible only in fiction, there is a subreddit whose members think we're actually on our way to making it a reality. It's called 'A Boring Dystopia' and these folks regularly share real-life examples of what they believe to be societal decay. Here are some of them.
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#1
One Of The Two Remaining Northern White Rhinos In The World, Guarded 24 Hours A Day To Guard Against Poachers
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#2
A Gallery Owner Was Arrested After Leaving A 10-Foot Heroin Spoon Sculpture Outside Oxycontin Maker Purdue Pharma
Nowadays, artificial intelligence (AI) is widely considered to be one of the primary suspects that can send us humans into doom and gloom. And for good reason: this technology has brought many good and bad things into our lives, and it will have an even greater impact in the coming decades.
Naveen Joshi, who is the founder and CEO of Allerin, a company that develops engineering and technology solutions focused on optimal customer experiences, and has extensive experience in AI, big data, IoT, and blockchain, thinks that there are legitimate reasons to be concerned.
"Current AI research is overly focused on making advances in a narrow set of domains and pays insufficient attention to the disruptive effects on society's fabric," Joshi wrote in Forbes.
#3
Three Socioeconomic Classes In The Philippines
#4
First Time I've Seen A Message Like This On A Vehicle
#5
There's Nothing Good About Goodwill
According to Joshi, if AI technology continues on its current path, it will likely cause social upheaval for at least two reasons.
"Firstly, AI will have an impact on the future of work. Our current trajectory over-automates work while refusing to invest in human productivity. Further advances will displace workers while failing to create new opportunities and, as a result, miss out on AI's full potential to boost productivity."
"Also, AI has the potential to undermine democracy and individual liberties."
#6
Cheerfully Snipping Some Plastic Soda Packaging To ~save The Turtles~ And Realizing I Fully Expect This To End Up In The Ocean
#7
Imagine getting hit by a freakin' UwU shell
Shark Lady 2 years ago
Reminds me of Baldrick from Blackadder goes forth. He writes his name on a bullet because he heard that everyone has a bullet with their name on it, if he has that bullet then he'll survive the war.
#8
The Wheel Of Fugitives
#9
Nike Sending Plastic They've Taken From The Environment To Show They Care About The Planet. Wrapped In Plastic
If things do not change, Joshi predicts that we will see massive unemployment, as many jobs will be replaced by machinery.
"Wealth inequality will be created as AI investors take the lion's share of the earnings. The gap between rich and poor will grow wider. The so-called 'M' shape of wealth distribution will become more apparent," he continued.
#10
The System Is Broken
#11
The American Dream
#12
Passenger Photo While Plane Flew Near East Palestine, Ohio ... Chemical Fire After Train Derailed
#13
Why We Have Curfews, Can’t Make It Illegal To Protest, But Can Make It Illegal If There’s A Curfew
Burnt Bagel 2 years ago
Not really sure most people realize how significant this was, both to a b******t war on drugs, but more importantly to blatant and persistent racism that continues until this day. Nixon sucked!
"Issues emerge not only in the social sense but also in AI itself, as the AI that is trained and taught how to operate the given task can eventually take off to the point where human control is lost, resulting in unanticipated problems and consequences."
"It refers to AI's ability to function autonomously after being loaded with all necessary algorithms, ignoring the command given by the human controller," Joshi said.
#14
U.S. Wealth Inequality
#15
A Beer Bottle Discovered At Challenger Deep, The Deepest Point On Earth At -35,000ft
Loverboy 2 years ago
There is trash littering the deepest point on our earth, the Mariana Trench, and the highest point, Mount Everest. Humans are a virus and there isn't a single part of the Earth we won't affect.
SCP 4666 2 years ago
There is another organism that operates like this. Do you know which one Mr. Anderson? The virus
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Jared Robinson 2 years ago
I'm not sure this is real. I highly doubt a beer bottle could withstand the tens of thousands of pounds of pressure. I could be wrong though, and either way what we have done to the oceans is gross.
Array Index Out of Bounds 2 years ago
If it is an opened empty bottle the pressure would balance out.
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Nora12 2 years ago
But … wait a minute … Challenger deep is, according to Google about 11 kilometers or 6.8 miles down. At that depth it exerts water pressure of 8 tones per square inch. With that much pressure, wouldn’t any glass beer bottle be crushed into dust?!? This appears to be intact - does anyone know the science here?
Annik Perrot 2 years ago
No, if the bottle is open, the pressure will be the same on both sides of the glass, so it won't be crushed. Not the same if it's full and closed.
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Greg Wilhelm 2 years ago
Like 90% of the earths pollution come from 6 or so huge corporations. Also America produces around .3 metric tons of trash a year compared to say China which is at 8 metric tons. So it's not us who can save the planet....
AnnaRachelle 2 years ago
We have to ruin everywhere. I get so damaged frustrated at what the human race are doing to our planet
April Pickett 2 years ago
There should be a concerted effort for all Nations to highlight this and work on solutions for all ocean pollution. It's way down on the list if it's on the list at all.
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
At least it's glass not plastic. And I wonder how it got there. As in is it litter from Guam that somehow managed to find it's way there, is it from a freighter, or is it from one of the exploratory vessels (who should know better).
Corrina Roe 2 years ago
this is honestly just pure sadness, we don't deserve the earth, what we have done to it is disgraceful.
assdog 2 years ago
My friend who is now a pilot, lobbed this wine bottle into the sea years ago and said it will just turn into sand....I said it's a fxckin children's beach ffs. He says the water pressure will make it into sand again. No dude. He also just found out that they speak french in Africa......after flying there for 20 FXXXXXG years. Maybe it's me that needs help....I'm not the walrus
Eric S. 2 years ago
The water pressure will make it sand? Your friend the genius. Oh and btw knowing a lot of pilots... most of them are complete idiots. Trump supporters and all that. It's almost like it takes a moron to fly a plane.
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Molly Whuppie 2 years ago (edited)
I can't find any legitimate source to prove that this is true. I did find legitimate news about them finding plastic down there though.
Noel Bovae 2 years ago
I'm surprised that people are surprised that there's trash at the bottom of the ocean. ... Of course there is! Why wouldn't there be? Just look at the top of Mount Everest. It looks like a literal trash dump. We even left "litter" on the moon for fks sake! Nothing and nowhere is safe from mankind.
Oh? when? 2 years ago
Not real. The immense pressure should have ground the bottle into dust long before it got to the bottom.
Akiba1907 2 years ago
The bottle is open... So no pressure difference between the inside and outside.
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Ah The Good Old Times
Many AI experts have openly spoken out about the negative effects of AI going rogue on human society, asking researchers to investigate these scenarios. The rapid advancement of AI technology necessitates constant regulation and monitoring before the negative consequences become too severe.
#18
Findings From An Undercover Shein Investigation
#19
Huangjuewan Interchange
#20
McDonald's In The 1980s Compared To Today
#21
Won This At The Xmas Bingo At Work
Donkeywheel 2 years ago
I don’t get it. Who would be stupid enough to unwillingly stay at work after hours?
"AI takeover will be limited to the entertaining plots of dystopian movies and fictional worlds if proper laws protect the users," Joshi said. "The omniscient and nearly omnipotent power of AI has been called into question. There may be no definitive answer to the question of AI replacing humans in various industries. Only predictions and observations are available."
The future of AI remains hazy, but if you would like to explore the current state of our society a bit deeper, check out Bored Panda's earlier publications 45 Pics That Show That We’re Already Living In A Dystopic Nightmare and This Online Group Is “Showcasing The Idea That We Live In A Dystopia That Is Boring” One Post At A Time.
#22
Malthus Would've Blushed Looking At This
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago (edited)
She had Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. There is no cure for EDS, and Jennyfer was in constant pain. That being said, she did NOT want to die, and wanted treatment/healthcare, but she was not able to secure the treatments and care she wanted and needed. She was, however, eligible for medically-assisted euthanasia. In the end, her mental and physical suffering grew so great that she felt pushed into choosing euthanasia. I am a supporter for assisted euthanasia for those who have terminal diagnoses, but ONLY AFTER medical assistance is exhausted or refused entirely! Jennyfer did not REFUSE medical assistance - SHE was refused it.
#23
Feel Like This Fits Too Well. The Rich Stay Rich/Get Richer
Pink Princess 2 years ago (edited)
As a swiftie, let me just say that this lyric is from a song called I Bet You Think About Me. This song is a sarcastic satirical song where she contrasts her ex boyfriend’s upbringing with hers. The ex boyfriend grew up super mega rich in Beverly Hills whereas she grew up well off with a happy wholesome family but not super crazy rich.
#24
Privatized Prisons Lead To More Inmates, Longer Sentences, Study Finds
#25
Mumbai, India. The Divide Between The Richest People In India vs. One Of The Poorest. Extreme Wealth Inequality On Display
Burnt Bagel 2 years ago
If you really sit back and think about it it’s a really sad, selfish, and completely unfair world we live in. In every country, relative, of course. Division, nationalism, classism…it’s all evil!
#26
My Wage Cage. Nature Is Begging Me To Leave!
#27
Silicon Valley Everyone
#28
I Can’t Put The Feeling Of This Picture Into Words
#29
Middle Class Neighborhood In Dubai, UAE
#30
Crime Against Humanity, But Ecological
Shayne Randlett 2 years ago
In addition, enemy soldiers will no longer be "shot" - they will be "provided with complimentary freedom holes".
#31
Not Even Death Stops Work
#32
This Old Toys R Us Is Now A Gun Store
bread lord 2 years ago
I miss toys r us... the good ol days of buying a new pawa patrol toy every weekend.
#33
A Stroll Through The Ruins. Parisians Rioting Against Pension Reform
#34
Most Grateful Employer
#35
UK's Oldest First-Time Buyer Finally Gets His Own Bungalow Aged 86
Susie Elle 2 years ago
His happy face <3 How can something be so sweet and so depressing at the same time
#36
Local Supermarket Has Started To Put A Protective Barrier Around The Employees Whilst They Put The Reduced Food Out On The Shelves. Out Of Shot Is A Horde Of Eager Pensioners Ready To Pounce
Mrs Spigot 2 years ago
Seriously though, I used to do this job and customers can be extremely threatening and aggressive, I have been almost crushed and pushed to the floor by customers trying to get to the reduced items first.
#37
£2100 Per Month For This Airbnb In Central London
#38
Get Back To Work Toilets
#39
Londoners Trying To Survive Like
#40
“Finally, No Human Employees At Our Grey Minimalist Mcdonalds”
Glengoolie Blue 2 years ago
There's also no one there to spit in your food, and robots don't have saliva!
#41
Can't Even Get A Bathroom Break At Home
#42
No Worries
#43
Sacred Advertising
#44
It Will Cost An Extra $50 To Use The Fridge In My Hotel Suite
Burnt Bagel 2 years ago
As a person who traveled frequently during his career, I give you a big, Big, huge, f**k you!
#46
El Salvador - Center For The Confinement Of Terrorism (Cecot)
Burnt Bagel 2 years ago
Sorry…but this s**t don’t work! Just another band-aid to try and stop the bleeding. Gotta figure out how to get to the source….
#47
We Steal Your Water And Sell It Back To You
#48
This Packaging Uses An Optical Illusion To Make The Vegetables Look More Green
Rachel Grig 2 years ago
Are we talking about the green lines? Or does the plastic wrapping have a shade of green?
#49
Paid Toilets With Ad Displays Instead Of Mirrors
#50
When A Billboard Is More Important Than A View. A New Way To Crush The Souls Of Office Workers
#51
The Company We Keep
Burnt Bagel 2 years ago
Downvote all you want ( cuz I never check😂), but f**k the USA on this one. Nobody has the right to take others life, not even in the name of retribution.
#52
My Friend's School Lunch
#53
“Incredible” Initiative From Rock Of Hope In South Africa
#54
In Japan, There Is A Hotel Where You Can Stay For Just $1 A Night. The Catch Is You Must Agree To Live Stream Your Entire Stay On Youtube
#55
Repelling Teenagers From Public Parks Using Sonic Weapons
"In a city that is trying to address gun violence and safe spaces for young people," Gym said, "how dare we come up with ideas that are funded by taxpayer dollars to turn young people away from the very places that were created for them?"
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago (edited)
Incredibly misleading title. The tone is played AT NIGHT, to keep teenagers/young adults from loitering in places like this AT NIGHT, when they shouldn't be there in the first place. Unless these places are staffed 24/7, they're NOT "safe spaces" for teens/young adults at night.
#56
Why Aren't We All More Worried About This? Https://Www.statista.com/Statistics/203961/Wealth-Distribution-For-The-Us/
#57
This Is The Border Between Arizona And Mexico
#58
“Alexa, Thank My Driver!”
bread lord 2 years ago
good for the drivers, but shame on you, amazon! Please just pay your employees more and they won't need this.
#59
Global Anti-Depressant Usage
Kiwii Stone 2 years ago
This isn't a useful chart - just because a country uses more anti depressants doesn't even mean they have more people with depression, it just means people are more willing to seek help for it
#60
The Great Outdoors (Nyt)
Shark Lady 2 years ago
I feel like this would be detrimental to their mental health, it would be like putting a glass of cold water just out of reach of someone lost in the desert.
#61
Make Sure Your Litter Is Still Effectively Advertising Your Company
sofacushionfort 2 years ago
That didn’t go well for the Texan plumber whose business truck was eventually sold to ISIS: https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2017-01-09/plumber-whose-decaled-truck-went-to-syria-settles-lawsuit
#62
A Circulating Picture Shows Israeli Policemen Holding A "Community Day" In Ashkelon For Israeli Children In Special Education. As The Picture Shows, The Day Includes Training Children On The Use Of Firearms
#63
Children Of The Meat
#64
All Wars Are Business
#65
Man Tattoos Shop Loyalty Card
#66
This Truck Is Currently Parked Outside My Apartment Building. The Entire Thing Is A Screen Playing Ads
#67
Lahore This Time Of The Year, Especially In The Non Posh Areas
#68
Bermuda Is Nearly 7% Golf Course. Golfing Covers Roughly 1.4 Sq Miles Of The 20.5 Sq Mile Island
#69
U.S. Army Has A Scheme So Recruits Can Lose Weight Before Joining Basic Training. America's Obesity Problem + Army Recruitment From Underprivileged Groups =
#70
This Is How Capitalists See Humanitarian Disasters:
#71
My Youtube Recommendations Are Spitting Facts
#72
Rentable Cubicle
Loverboy 2 years ago
Wouldn't call this dystopian, it's a good idea. Traveling business people would like to have a place to conduct business during long layovers, and as someone who just dislikes people, noise, pretty much everything, I can imagine going in here for a bit and getting some peace and quiet.
#73
So This Is A Thing Now. As If We Weren't Under Enough Constant Surveillance Already
#74
A Condemning Stare
#75
Sleeping At Work. Japan
𝖊𝖆 2 years ago
If this is for breaks it should be celebrated. Naps and taking time out at work should be encouraged and not laughed at by employers. Even just being able to sit in a quiet place and being able to close your eyes for a few minutes, not necessarily going to sleep, can make you feel so relaxed. Normalise this in the workplace!
#76
What Purpose Does It Serve When Law Enforcement Seek To Deceive The General Public?
DeShotz 2 years ago
That is an anti drunk driving campaign car. The back window says “choose your ride.” They are trying to encourage people to take a taxi instead of driving drunk and catching a ride to jail in the back of a police car. That car just gets parked at various places where alcohol is served and is not used for regular police duty.
#77
Plastering Ads On A Giant Christmas Tree At A Christmas Market
#78
"The Cruise Ship Promises To Let Guests Live Permanently At Sea – At A Price. Permanent 237-Square-Foot Studios Went On The Market This Year For $1 Million."
#79
Landlords Taking Self Defense Classes
Becky Samuel 2 years ago
I don't care *what* profession or job someone chooses, they have the right to do their job without being assaulted.
#80
Police In UK Utilised A Metal Detector In In Order To Tackle And Deter Knife Possession
#81
"The Automatic Teller Machines Will Only Be Available When Human Tellers Are In The Building." I Just Wanted Some Cash On A Sunday. (Pretty Certain This Is Due To Homeless People Crashing In The ATM Room After Hours.)
G.G. Canuck 2 years ago
The banks lock the ATM vestibules during off hours to keep the homeless from sleeping in them. TD Canada Trust only earned $11B last year, so they obviously can't afford security guards! It's also to encourage you to not use cash-money anymore.
#82
People Can Now Work As Walking Billboards
#83
The First Picture On A Colorado County’s Website Asking You To Donate To Help The Homeless (Instead Of Directly Giving Them Money Or Resources)
#84
Non Stop. Breaking News?
#85
"Save Lives"
#86
Never Stop Consuming! 😍😊
Shayne Randlett 2 years ago
If you can't go ten minutes in the shower without your phone, you have much bigger problems than where to put your phone
#87
Wait Till You Get A Hit And Run
#88
Atomization And Alienation. Smh
#89
Former Cop Featured On Broken Window
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Susie Elle 2 years ago
I just came back from a week long hiking trip in southern Spain, and I've concluded a few things (all of which I actually already knew): internet is a blessing and a curse, social media is obsolete, and advertisements are the bane of my existence.
Austin Sauce 2 years ago
I hate the advertisements in mobile games the worst. It used to be a 5 or 10 second ad. Now it’s 30-60 seconds per ad, where it will pop up a download screen 10 seconds in to stop the timer to make sure you’re paying attention to the ad. Imagine a tv commercial that tracked your retinas and wouldn’t restart your show until you’re through. I download the games in those ads just to give them a 1-star and then delete it.
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Bradley Auerbach 2 years ago (edited)
I’ve been convinced we are living in a dystopian society since last year, and this is REALLY convincing of that fact! Where are the posts showing all of the GOOD things about modern society?
Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
Quite honestly, if you read old religious texts and even old texts in general (I'm talking ancient, two to four thousand years ago!).... "We are living in an age of irretrievable decay and doom! The end is near!" features quite a lot. I think this is a human thing. Unfortunately....
Electra Smith 2 years ago
Well, I was having a great day until now. Sometimes I think I'm too curious.
Susie Elle 2 years ago
I just came back from a week long hiking trip in southern Spain, and I've concluded a few things (all of which I actually already knew): internet is a blessing and a curse, social media is obsolete, and advertisements are the bane of my existence.
Austin Sauce 2 years ago
I hate the advertisements in mobile games the worst. It used to be a 5 or 10 second ad. Now it’s 30-60 seconds per ad, where it will pop up a download screen 10 seconds in to stop the timer to make sure you’re paying attention to the ad. Imagine a tv commercial that tracked your retinas and wouldn’t restart your show until you’re through. I download the games in those ads just to give them a 1-star and then delete it.
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I’ve been convinced we are living in a dystopian society since last year, and this is REALLY convincing of that fact! Where are the posts showing all of the GOOD things about modern society?
Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
Quite honestly, if you read old religious texts and even old texts in general (I'm talking ancient, two to four thousand years ago!).... "We are living in an age of irretrievable decay and doom! The end is near!" features quite a lot. I think this is a human thing. Unfortunately....
Electra Smith 2 years ago
Well, I was having a great day until now. Sometimes I think I'm too curious.
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