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Article created by: Donata Ruzgaitė

If you feel like you’ve been living in a dystopian cyberpunk story these past few years, you’re definitely not alone. There are silver linings to be found in life, sure… but overall, it seems like the world’s stuck in a perpetual crisis. And stability seems even more of an illusion than usual. It’s hard to know what to do when every week brings something unexpected.

What feels like it should belong in books, movies, and video games is, unfortunately, real life. To show you what this looks like, Bored Panda has curated this list of images that show just how dystopian things have gotten in the 21st century. Keep scrolling to lose some of that remaining faith in humanity that you’re protecting so hard.

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#1

Good Article. No Surprises. “It’s Not About Wanting A Pay Raise Or Extra Income, It’s Just About Wanting A Livable Wage.”

Teacher in America with 20 years experience struggles to afford car repairs, healthcare, and savings for child's future.

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    Wow

    Child sleeping on a street bench with a message about homelessness raising awareness on crossing the point of no return.

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    #3

    Reality Is Often Disappointing

    Car owner’s sign in San Francisco shows reality of financial struggle, asking burglars to break into a Tesla instead, reflecting point of no return.

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    #4

    Ad Is More Important Than Daylight

    Giant iPhone advert blocking daylight to poverty-hit families in London apartment block, raising questions about point of no return.

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    #5

    School Bus Advertisement For Body Armor

    School bus with advertisement for child and young adult body armor, highlighting concerns that make you wonder if we’ve crossed point of no return.

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    #6

    Having To Scan A QR Code In Case Of Emergency

    QR code for emergency evacuation instructions on a red sign, relevant to point of no return scenarios and safety measures.

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    #7

    Whoever Made This Billboard Can Shove It

    Billboard addressing poverty with steps to success, featured in photos that make you wonder if we’ve crossed the point of no return.

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    #8

    It Went So Far It Doesn't Seem Real Anymore... But It Is

    News anchor presenting a segment on the billionaire space race with a headline about millions facing eviction.

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    #9

    Upvote If You Would Never Donate Money To Kylie Jenner

    GoFundMe campaign trending to raise money with photo featured in Forbes, questioning point of no return.

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    #10

    This Billboard Like 100 Ft Off My College Campus

    Billboard at night promoting plasma donation as a solution, reflecting photos that make you wonder about the point of no return.

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    #11

    Shout Out The Worst Place I Ever Worked (Minimum Wage, Of Course)

    Office rule sign explaining penalty time for being late, reflecting photos that make you wonder if we've crossed the point of no return.

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    #12

    This Dystopia Is Boring, I’m Plugging In

    Man wearing virtual reality headset sitting on sidewalk near a tent and belongings in a point of no return photo.

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    #13

    My Fortune Cookie Had A Qr Code Ad Inside

    Two fortune cookies with a fortune strip on a white surface, illustrating photos that make you wonder point no return.

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    #14

    We Are Truly Living In A Dystopian Time Period

    Social media post about Nvidia collaborating with AI healthcare agents to replace nurses at lower costs.

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    #15

    This Made Me Mutter To Myself

    Photo of magazine text discussing superyacht owners’ awareness of the climate crisis in photos that question the point of no return.

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    #16

    This Packet Of Microwave Noodles Has AI Generated Packaging

    Packaged Thai style stir fry noodles held by hand in grocery store aisle, raising questions about AI-generated food images.

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    #17

    Don't Solve The Problem, Just Spend Tons Of Money To Ignore It

    High-cost trash cans designed to block garbage scavengers highlight environmental challenges and point of no return concerns.

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    #18

    This Display Is How I Learned That Missouri Banned An Introductory Book About Oil Painting

    Display of banned books in a library with "Banned Book Month 2024" sign highlighting concerns about censorship and freedom.

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    #19

    This Year, Give Your Special Someone The Gift Of Accessing The American Healthcare System

    Photo card for mdbox telemedicine service priced at $49, enabling video chat with medical providers anytime, anywhere.

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    #20

    AI Company's 'Stop Hiring Humans' Ads All Over Sf

    AI era advertisement on city street with digital human face, highlighting concerns about work-life balance and point of no return.

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    #21

    Had My First AI Drive Through Experience

    Drive-thru menu with AI training instructions reflecting photos that make you wonder if we’ve crossed point of no return.

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    #22

    How Is Underpaid Child Labor Legal?

    Red circular sign at McDonald's showing new starting wages for different age groups indicating economic changes.

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    #23

    This Is Veterans Row. A 3 Block Homeless Camp In West L.A. Where Homeless Veterans Live In

    Row of tents with American flags along a city street, highlighting a scene that makes you wonder about the point of no return.

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    #24

    My Company Made $1 Billion In Revenue And We Get Cupcakes To Celebrate

    Sign announcing a $1 billion cupcake celebration with details about time and location for the milestone event.

    During my annual performance meeting, I thankfully received a 4% raise, but I am still paid $18k under the poverty line for my city. But at least I get free cupcakes next week!

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    #25

    What A Time To Be Alive

    Billboard in an urban setting with a message about vaccine misinformation, relevant to point of no return photos.

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    #26

    Large Company Filled With Over Worked And Underpaid Employees Decided To Do A Squid Games Themed Team Building Day In An Apparent Lack Of Self-Awareness

    Contestants in green tracksuits facing a bald man with pigtails, referencing a point of no return in a game scenario.

    No one seemed to notice the irony… That the contestants are victims of a dystopian capitalist society and are out for themselves, not the team…

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    #27

    My University Is Replacing The Graduation Announcer With An AI Announcer

    Petition webpage showing opposition to AI speaker at University of North Georgia graduation with verified signatures count.

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    #28

    This Store Announces They Collect Your Biometric Data

    Notice about biometric identifier information collected at a location including facial recognition, eye scans, and voiceprints.

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    #29

    Stop This Dystopian Acceptance

    Baby being entertained by Little Caesars workers in a kitchen, illustrating unexpected moments beyond the point of no return.

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    #30

    Free Enterprise Strikes Again

    Pay-per-fill water fountain machine in a park, reflecting concerns about environmental changes and point of no return.

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    #31

    Poverty Wages Now Outsourced

    Virtual cashier screen with pixelated worker from Nicaragua taking orders in a remote labor optimization program.

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    #32

    Seen In Brooklyn. This Isn’t Clever, Doordash. Just Sad

    Mural with humorous quote about oven and shoe closet, promoting DoorDash, fitting theme of photos that cross the point of no return.

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    #33

    When Your Boss Is A Robot

    Robot in a store detecting trash on the floor with an alarm, raising questions about crossing the point of no return.

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    #34

    This Is The Most Depressing Thing I’ve Seen In A While

    Woman sitting at a slot machine in an outdoor field with text welcoming freedom, evoking point of no return concept.

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    #35

    USA Auctioning Humanitarian Daily Rations In Hawaii

    Pallet of humanitarian daily rations wrapped in plastic, linked to photos that make you wonder point of no return.

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    #36

    Capitalism Reinventing Itself - Or So They Say

    Hiring sign for 14 and 15 year olds outside a fast food restaurant, raising questions about labor and society changes.

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    #37

    Welcome To Your Dystopian Future!

    Starbucks worker in uniform stands isolated under a glass on table with pills, highlighting point of no return concerns.

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    #38

    Ads Playing On Repeat Inside My School

    Digital display ad showing a man shaving, highlighting photos that make you wonder if we’ve crossed the point of no return.

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    #39

    This "Funny" Movie Ad Casually Recognizing How Many People Are Suffering On Their Way To Work. It Was Plastered On Every Bus In The City For About A Month

    Bus advertisement with a humorous message about crying in the car, illustrating moments that make you wonder the point of no return.

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    #40

    Over 2,000 Pounds Of Fresh Pork Being Rejected By The Walmart Distribution Center Because The Sell By Dates Occur When Their Stores Are Closed For Thanksgiving

    Pallets of wrapped goods stacked inside a refrigerated truck, raising questions about crossing the point of no return.

    This product will still be safe to eat for the next 15 days, but they won't even attempt to sell. This will end up in a dumpster today.

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    #41

    This Restaurant's Bathroom Faucet Has A Display For Ads

    Rusty sink drain with a digital faucet screen displaying advertising, showcasing unusual photos that make you wonder about point of no return.

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    #42

    NBC Is Turning Water Into Thousands Of Pounds Of Real Snow For Their 'Once In A Lifetime' Superbowl Coverage... In Southern California.. During A Drought

    Two news anchors standing outside in heavy snow, discussing a rare weather event that makes you wonder about the point of no return.

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    #43

    My City Rolled Out A Yearly EMS Subscription

    Emergency ambulance service advertisement showing $60 per year coverage for whole household with medical symbol background.

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    #44

    Self-Driving Waymo Involved In Crash In Chandler

    Damaged self-driving Waymo vehicle after crash on a city street, highlighting concerns about point of no return with autonomous cars.

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    #45

    This Dystopian Street Sign In NYC Requests Cash For Diabetic Supplies

    Sign offering cash for diabetic supplies on a street pole, illustrating photos that make you wonder point of no return.




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