Dystopia. Reality Now or Possibility Later?

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Okay here is a discussion I do want to talk about or at least get some feedback on. (Worry not, I'll start the obvious counter discussion right after I get this one posted). What do you think of dystopia? For those that don't know, dystopia is the opposite of utopia (a state of perfect or near-perfect society). Dystopia usually involves a lack of rights, freedom, safety and health. It also involves a government or governments of oppressive nature. It involves leaders and government oppressing others through said lack of rights, jail, concentration camps, executions. On the other side dystopia could involve a lack of basic resources needed for societal and/or human survival. This includes the destruction of cities, infrastructure, economic collapse, medical collapse, the severe lack of food/water/medical supplies. Now the reason I bring this up (besides borderline psychopathy ;p), its two fold. On one side, I've had dreams of being in a dystopia. Even a few where I'm executed. They are rare, but I've had them ever since I was a young kid (I guess thats what I get for reading above my grade level and actually comprehending it ;p). But now, in the present I do have fears a dystopia can occur in our lifetime or God forbid in our children's/grandchildren's lifetime. It does keep me up longer a few nights because its an intense thing to think about. On the other side, I see many people complaining about the U.S. There are also some others complaining about other countries and world leaders in general. Some observe and criticize about other issues that could lead to dystopia in their own ways (war, economic issues, environment issues, medical issues, famine, education, and more) I'm pretty much in these camps but there is no gain in it for me, no profit, nothing! I criticize because I want things better for humanity overall, and with criticism I can also observe and note things that are good or at least aren't as screwed up as the other issues. And now onto the main event! Thank you all for sticking with this if you are still here. What do you think about this, or any of the issues I mentioned. Has the thought of something like this, even remotely like this crossed your mind? If it has, feel free to stop by and share your thoughts. If not, you are still entitled to talk about these things or react to what I think. Even if its "Pro, you are in SERIOUS need of a vacation!" I'll even accept that! I know to let go and not let it overwhelm my thinking. But I'd be lying if I said I didn't have this in the back of my head. I just want your thoughts and I want to see how this goes. Thanks for your time and attention.