Exploring the Concept of Utopia and Dystopia in Social Isolation

Are people in a dystopian society aware of the conditions of a utopian society and vice versa?

Throughout history, humans have lived in a variety of environments, from small, enclosed communities like villages and clans to large, bustling markets and cities. In these settings, the exchange of goods, services, and information has always been crucial. However, the concept of a society that is strictly isolated from external knowledge poses an interesting philosophical question: can people living in a dystopian or utopian society recognize the nature of their own world, especially if they lack any information about what exists beyond their immediate surroundings?

Isolation and Knowledge Preservation

While it might be easier to maintain an isolation that blinds people from the existence of other societies, especially in a world of free trade, the limitations of such a society become evident when we consider how humans function within it. For the longest time, humans lived in small and stable groups, where social and political structures were relatively static. Even nomadic communities, despite moving around widely, still maintained tight-knit groups and limited exposure to external information.

With the rise of trade, people began to gather in markets and ports, leading to the formation of towns. These new environments facilitated the exchange of goods, services, and information, exposing individuals to the outside world. This exposure led to the creation of ideals, ambitions, and societal comparisons. We do not need new information to build our own mental pictures; we can do so based on information gathered over time and past experiences.

Cognitive Adaptation and Survival

Even within enclosed settings, such as prisons, inmates demonstrate remarkable cognitive abilities to adapt and gather information. Inmates, whether willingly or not, form a tight-knit community that provides them with resources and information to navigate their daily lives. This information helps inmates understand and potentially alter their own behavior to suit their interests and well-being.

Similarly, individuals in a dystopian society might not recognize their plight if they have no information about a utopian society. However, with the advent of the internet, the barriers to information can be broken down quickly, leading to a sudden realization of the existence of a better way of life. The key is not the lack of information, but the absence of motivation to seek it out.

Utopia and Dystopia Defined

In an organized utopian society, called an EGMi world (Evolution Gnosis, Mental Integrity), things are very different. In this world, individuals are instilled with the concept of goodness, sin, and evil through education and societal norms. This ensures that the maximum amount of goodness is always present. Conversely, in a dystopian society like the CCP world, individuals are psychologically manipulated and brainwashed from birth, often through a rigid adherence to rules and norms, with no consideration for the absence of goodness or positive ideals.

On the other hand, an EGMi society would prioritize the use of the left brain, which is logical and positive, to maximize individual goodness and happiness, thereby creating a utopian environment. This is illustrated in the provided video, which explores EGMi politics and offers a free practice on the website.

Conclusion

Ultimately, the concept of a dystopian or utopian society hinges on the availability and accessibility of information. In a world where information is restricted, people might remain blissfully unaware of the existence of a better or worse society. However, with the advent of global communication, the barriers to recognizing such differences are rapidly diminishing. The key to understanding one's societal context lies in the constant pursuit of knowledge and the ability to adapt and question one's surroundings.

Keywords: Utopia, Dystopia, Social Isolation, Information Displacement, Cognitive Dissonance