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How many times a day do you check the news and think to yourself: "What in the dystopia is this?" If you do that pretty frequently, you're not alone. In 2024 alone, one in five Americans believed that we were living in a worse dystopian society than in George Orwell's 1984.
If you're concerned about climate change, hate AI with a passion, and think that capitalism is ruining our planet, the subreddit "A Boring Dystopia" might become your new favorite place on the internet. The pics we collected from the community might send you into a bit of a depressive state, but hey – that's the world we're currently living in.
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#1
Absent From The Index
BeesEelsAndPups 2 days ago
People who ARE in the files: those paying less than a 1% tax rate, people who decided to attack Iran
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#2
We Are Living In The Dumbest Timeline In Human History
#3
Mehdi Is Always On Point
What exactly is a dystopia? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, it's "an imagined world or society in which people lead wretched, dehumanized, fearful lives." If you had to read books like Aldous Huxley's Brave New World and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury or saw The Hunger Games, you're probably familiar with the concept.
Those stories depict societies oppressed by authoritarians, whose subjects have to live in near-constant fear and fight for survival. We might think that dystopias only happen in fictional worlds, but some historians and anthropologists would say that dystopian societies have already existed in the past.
#4
No Papers, No Freedom
#5
Being Taught Us Civics 101 On Live TV
Oskar vanZandt 2 days ago
So many sensible, knowledgeable and intelligent people in the United States... None of whom are part of Trump's administration.
#6
We Are All Forced To Live In The Nightmare They Create
Luke || Kira (he/she) 2 days ago
I've heard that the US and Israel are the only countries that use the term "bilateral ceasefire" because for them, "ceasefire" usually means "we continue bombing while the other country does nothing"
Ukrainian-born and Brooklyn-based writer Alex Gendler argues that the industrial revolution in the 18th century can be an example of a dystopian time, at least at the very beginning. The invention of machines and mass production promised a world where many people could have jobs and comfortable lives; yet, it was the complete opposite.
It soon became clear that the workers were just cogs in industrialization, being exploited for productivity, often ignoring the hazardous and harsh working environments. It also resulted in massive amounts of pollution, leading to people's health deteriorating and accelerating conditions such as asthma, tuberculosis, and industrial poisoning.
#7
Street Art Nativity Scene 🔥
#8
I Wouldn't Be Surprised At All
#9
Why Aren't Americans Holding Epstein Criminals And Collaborators Accountable?
Gendler goes on to explain that the rise of nationalism in 20th-century Europe created several dystopian societies. Germany, Italy, and the Soviet Union are the most obvious examples today, as they were akin to police states that controlled and surveilled their citizens, ruthlessly eliminating those who disagreed or were deemed not to belong.
#10
Reddit Founder Aron Swartz R.i.p Suffers The 'One Rule For Me, Another For Thee' Hypocrisy As AI Runs Rampantly Ruining Our Lives
#11
History Is Repeating Itself
#12
Gop Promised Corporations Could Govern Better Than The Government Through Greed, But The Corporations Ate Us Instead
Modern dystopias are a tad bit different. In The Handmaid's Tale, Canadian author Margaret Atwood imagined a world where women were stripped of their rights and were forced into the roles of reproductive tools with no consideration for their humanity. Shows like Black Mirror often deal with how we dehumanize others for our entertainment. We only have to remember episodes like "Fifteen Million Merits" or "Nosedive," where people earn their status by the approval of others.
#13
The Credit Score Is Audacity
Jeremy James 2 days ago
Do private equity firms lose some kind of points when they bankrupt a portfolio company?
#14
They Don't Want You To Support The Troops. They Want You To Support The Wars
TotallyNOTAFox 2 days ago
The rage fits over the NATO not being an invasion force of the US also says a lot about the mindset of trumpsters
#15
This Is The Man Being Called A Domestic Terrorist By Ice Supporters
Other modern dystopian anxieties include machines, robots, and artificial intelligence taking over our world. In cinema and literature, stories like I, Robot and Ex Machina ask the questions: "What would happen if humanity's creations turned against their creators?" In today's life, people feel anxious about AI taking over their jobs, replacing the need for human creativity, and collectively dumbing us down to unprecedented levels.
#16
Billionaires Bought Our Democracy
#17
CEO Workers Gap
Grape Walls of Ire 2 days ago
It doesn't though because I haven't eaten their food in 25 years.
#18
Living Is Unaffordable Labor
Oskar vanZandt 2 days ago
US$106,000.- = approx. £78,500.- I earn nowhere near this and I'm in my mid 50s. Most people in The UK aren't at the "living comfortably" level...
As we read and watch dystopian stories, we might feel like they're only exaggerations that would never happen in real life. However, some of them feel increasingly possible and scary. Alex Gendler explains that the point of dystopian stories is to be cautionary tales. "[They're] not about some particular government or technology, but the very idea that humanity can be molded into an ideal shape."
#19
If This Is Terrorism
#20
From Palestine To Minneapolis, Ice And Israel Use The Same Violent Playbook
#21
This Is Some Handmaid’s Tale S**t
Roman Arendt 2 days ago
Island? Underage girls? I cannot put my finger on it, but this sounds vaguely familiar...
Dystopias teach us to be critical of governments that promise the idea of utopias. To those well-acquainted with dystopian stories, it's clear that it's an impossible task – a utopia is an impossible ideal. Realistically, there cannot be a society where everybody is equal, nobody has to work, and every person agrees on every single issue.
"Think back to the perfect world you imagined," Gendler observes. "Did you also imagine what it would take to achieve it? How would you make people cooperate? And how would you make sure it lasted? Now take another look – does that world still seem perfect?"
#22
"If You Let Us Take Away Your Healthcare, We Will Let You Eat" - The Republican Party 2025
Geoffrey Scott 2 days ago
"We can't afford Medicare, Medicaid or SNAP. It needs to go to defense"...DJT
#23
While Some Start A War As A Distraction Tactic
#24
"Israel" Is A Terrorist "State."
What is your take on the current state of the world, Pandas? Are you at all anxious about where we are headed? Or do you suppose this is all much ado about nothing? Share your thoughts with us in the comments! And if you're curious to see more from "A Boring Dystopia," check out our previous publications here, here, and here!
#25
The Dystopia Is When The Newspeak Updates Mid-Decade
#26
Ice Dragging This Grandpa Out In A Blanket In -15 Degree Weather
#27
Payment Requires Proof
#28
Why Plenty Word When AI Make Simpol
Did I say that out loud? 2 days ago
Straight out of Fahrenheit 451. Another warning to society that others are treating as a guidebook.
#29
Victim Of Capitalism Sleeping In Front Of “Victims Of Communism Museum”
#30
The Power Of Propaganda
Did I say that out loud? 2 days ago
Well obviously it's the guy in the tank that has to buff out the scratches.
#31
Members Of The Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) Party On The Knesset National Security Committee Wore Noose-Shaped Pins During A Discussion On A Bill To Execute Palestinian Detainees
Earthquake903 2 days ago
Buuuutttt, we can't say anything negative or it's just more Jew hate.
#32
They Want You Angry About Mamdani's Wife Wearing $600 Boots But Not The Top 1% Stealing $50 Trillion From Working Class Americans
Lil be lil 2 days ago
But Mr. President, these boots were made for walking and they'll walk all over you. 🎶
#33
The Workers' Conditions Aren't Bad Either
#34
Don't Forget Your Manditory Smog Check And Paper Straws
Roman Arendt 2 days ago
"Today, the Department of the Interior announced two additional separate agreements to promote U.S. energy security and affordability following the model of its recent deal with TotalEnergies. Under the new agreements, Bluepoint Wind and Golden State Wind have each separately agreed to voluntarily end their offshore wind leases, with the respective affiliate companies agreeing to make financial investments in reliable conventional energy projects." "Voluntarily end their offshore wind leases". And it just cost the taxpayer nearly 1 billion bucks. A bargain! 🙄
#35
Arguing With Zionists Be Like
#36
It's Official, Bernie Sanders Calls Israel's Actions In Gaza A Genocide
#37
What Has The World Come To
Andi 2 days ago
Trevor Noah is a UK based South African comedian, really funny, speaks about 5 languages, and when he hosted the Grammy's it was a when he found out there were bets being placed on what he would say - 'potato' was not an option. I think he might have also said all the other words - but they were published on the Ploymarket site so stupid them .....
#38
American Invasion Of Venezuela Has Started
#39
Awful. Trump’s America
Oskar vanZandt 2 days ago
Be careful! ICE can send in a stooge, while hiding around the corner, ready to pounce!
#40
Socialist Means Human Rights
StumblingThroughLife 2 days ago
Yeah, I've seen a lot of people confuse it with Communism. Capitalism is, IMO, just as bad, when you realise that both ideologies lead to extreme poverty.
#41
93 Wasn't That Long Ago
Grape Walls of Ire 2 days ago (edited)
Or just don't go? I wanted to see Bruce on his recent tour until I saw the ticket prices.
#42
“Domestic Terrorist”
#43
"Israel Is Explicitly Warning Christian And Druze Residents In Southern Lebanon Not To Hide Muslim Residents Among Them As Their Forces Advance"
#44
Reminder: The People On The Top Has Been Called “Islam Terrorist”. And The People Below Are Heroes
#45
A Picture Worth A Thousand Words
Beak Hookage 2 days ago
Complete with AI to tell us how she feels because somehow that's necessary now.
#46
After Investigating, We Found Who Was Really Behind Him
#48
The Search For Weapons Of Mass Destruction, Iraq 2006
#49
An Ad For An AI Underage Women Generator On Youtube
#50
Gorillaz “Together For Palestine”
David Beaulieu 2 days ago
Can we just admit both sides of this ideology suck, but most of the people don't. Ever the unworthy who seek power.
#51
They're Editing Digital Books To Contain Ads Now
#52
Maga Is Falling For AI Foot Fetish Propaganda
Did I say that out loud? 2 days ago
Didn't it turn out to be some bloke in India trying to raise funds to study medicine? I think he tried one for "The Libs" as well but they weren't gullible enough.
#53
Policing The View From A Hill
TotallyNOTAFox 2 days ago
The reason was the stabbing of a 16 year old in 2023 and the authorities not being able to guarantee a safe environment.
#54
We're Not Gonna Survive This Timeline Jfc
#55
Babe Wake Up, Next Step Of Healthcare Nightmare Just Dropped
#56
Israeli Soldier Writes 'In Memory Of Charlie Kirk' On Israeli Bomb Bound For Gaza
#57
I Want To Get Off This Crazy Train. Look What The Official White House Facebook Page Posted A Few Hours Ago
#58
Shoshana Strook (Rip) Who Accused Prominent Israelis Of Ritual Abuse Found Dead
#59
When The Media Lie It's Better To Check Directly With The Person Involved
#60
Artists Mocked For Raising Their Voices Against Israeli Genocide By Writing Their Names On Bombs
#61
Graffiti Perfectly Captures What The Bbc Pretends To Do vs. What It Actually Does
#62
Netanyahu Takes Control Of Palestinian Phones To Live Stream His Un Speech
#63
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) Was Spotted January 20, 2026, On A Plane Heading To Laguna Beach As The State Of Texas Braces For A Rare Ice Threat And Arctic Cold Front
Grape Walls of Ire 2 days ago
Hopefully there was a kid sitting behind him, kicking his seat the whole time.
#64
Mother Pig On Display At The Royal Ag Fair This August
Shark Lady 2 days ago
It's designed so the pig doesn't roll on and crush the piglets to ensure maximum yield. However, there are kinder options that still allow the sow to move around and not be caged.
#65
Look Up “Shooting And Crying”
#66
French Journalist Marine Vlahovic Was Found Dead In Her Home In Marseille While Working On A Documentary Covering Israel's Genocidal War Against The Palestinians In The Gaza Strip
#67
Born Just In Time To ''enjoy'' Late Stage Capitalism
TotallyNOTAFox 2 days ago
Yeah, the medieval ages are not something I want to actively experience - Ons small scratch and a sepsis will fück you over
#68
The Real Crime Against Humanity Is Lorde Boycotting Israel's Streaming Services!
#69
Giving Your Grandma With Dementia An AI Picture Of Her Meeting Ozzy Osbourne
Shark Lady 2 days ago
I can't decide how to feel about this. Generally AI is becoming way too powerful and definitely over used. However, if this grandma gets a bit of joy in her world that is becoming darker and more confusing, is it a bad thing.
#70
“They Dragged Little Greta (Thunberg) By Her Hair Before Our Eyes
#71
Thomas Massie: "I Am Not S**cidal"
#72
Florida Arresting Children For Joking About Netanyahu
#73
Israel Just Bombed The Capital City Of Qatar Duha
#74
The Photo Is Eva Saying "After All People's Lives Aren't Equal"
Oskar vanZandt 2 days ago (edited)
Why isn't he on the front line fighting the righteous war against Hamas and why isn't she in Israel being a model, virtuous Jewish woman?
#75
One Of The Realest Things Ever Said About The Us
Did I say that out loud? 2 days ago
They haven't mentioned kìlling Kenny, so they can't be complete bàstàrds.
#76
Sign Of The Times. Founder And CEO Of $20 Billion Asset Manager Falls For AI Slop
Beak Hookage 2 days ago (edited)
God that picture is creepy. Even if it wasn't ethically vile and environmentally devastating I'd still loathe AI slop.
#77
A Screenshot I Took Of A Video Of Madonna And Sabrina Carpenter Performing.. It Speaks For Itself 🥲
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London Paris 2 days ago
Next time, vote for the educated black woman with actual life experience and credible policies. Zero sympathy, you voted in a f*****t and now you have a ultra conservative theocratic dystopia overseen by an ageing f*****t with incontinence and dementia . . . . .
Cee Cee 2 days ago
So much for civilisation. I used to worry about getting old. Now that I am old I am hoping I won't be around to see the endgame.
Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47) 2 days ago
I would like to congratulate the poster "Severus S" who, at this point in time, has accumulated -316 points in just this one column. I believe that's a BP best! Well done, well done, and richly deserved!
Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47) 1 day ago
4 hours later and Severus is now at -501 points, just on this article alone, even with the first comment where he earned some points. Well done, well done, Severus! You have even outdone Nathaniel's troll who today is going by the name "Flavio"!
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Next time, vote for the educated black woman with actual life experience and credible policies. Zero sympathy, you voted in a f*****t and now you have a ultra conservative theocratic dystopia overseen by an ageing f*****t with incontinence and dementia . . . . .
Cee Cee 2 days ago
So much for civilisation. I used to worry about getting old. Now that I am old I am hoping I won't be around to see the endgame.
Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47) 2 days ago
I would like to congratulate the poster "Severus S" who, at this point in time, has accumulated -316 points in just this one column. I believe that's a BP best! Well done, well done, and richly deserved!
Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47) 1 day ago
4 hours later and Severus is now at -501 points, just on this article alone, even with the first comment where he earned some points. Well done, well done, Severus! You have even outdone Nathaniel's troll who today is going by the name "Flavio"!
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