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In  Parable of the Sower , we're introduced to the protagonist, Lauren, who looks and acts like a typical 15 year old girl, but later on we learn that this isn't the case. Lauren possesses the rare trait of hyperempathy: a psychological disorder that gives her the delusion that she can physically feel the emotions of others such as pain and pleasure. Using basic logic, we can deduce that having such a trait is disadvantageous in a world where anarchy and pain dominates. However, Lauren poses the question, "But if everyone could feel everyone else's pain, who would torture? Who would cause anyone unnecessary pain? I've never thought of my problem as something that might do some good before, but the way things are, I think it would help" (10.115). It's interesting to hypothesize how Lauren's idea of a society of hyperempaths would play out. Looking at its advantages, hyperempathy would supposedly be the cure to all of the negative aspects of society an

Three weeks ago, Game Of Thrones returned to televisions all over the globe with its premiere of season 8, shattering viewership ratings. Many have asked why so many people watch this show. The answer to this is simple: a combination of incredible cinematography and acting, and arguably the best dystopian world ever crafted. First, some background. Game of Thrones is based in a realistic world on 2 continents: Westeros and Essos. Westeros is where the real dystopia is. The continent is run by seven families, one of which is always on top. Every house is constantly vying for the throne, and as such, any given character can die at any time. The unpredictability of Thrones makes it unlike any other show. I think that the society of Westeros is very similar to that of Oceania in 1984. The Inner Party of Westeros consists of the nine ruling families (Starks, Targaryens, Lannisters, Tyrells, Baratheons, Martells, Tullys, and Greyjoys), who are all constantly being monitored by the spy m