This week on Dystopedia we unpack White Bear, one of Black Mirror’s most disturbing episodes. At its core, it asks uncomfortable questions: Do we mistake revenge for justice? Why are we so fascinated by punishment and true crime? And what does it say about us when cruelty becomes entertainment?

We break down the illusion of justice, the disproportionate nature of punishment, and the uncomfortable pleasure audiences take in watching others suffer.

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In this episode, we dive into Demolition Man — the 90s cult classic where dystopia wears spandex and punches through walls. Behind the explosions, one-liners, and Taco Bell or Pizza Hut supremacy lies a surprisingly sharp critique of sanitized society, state control, and the cost of peace through conformity. We unpack how this B-grade action flick satirizes political correctness, surveillance culture, and the erasure of individual freedom — all while Stallone and Snipes chew the scenery like it's freeze-dried steak. Is Demolition Man a dumb movie with smart ideas, or a smart movie pretending to be dumb? Tune in as we crack open the cryo-pod and find out.

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This week, we dive back into the world of Harlan Ellison to explore the sharp, strange, and often overlooked short story Repent, Harlequin! Said the Ticktockman.

It’s a punch in the face, but that’s the point.

In this episode, we ask: When did time become money? Can structure and critical thinking coexist? And what happens when being late becomes a crime?

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