Utopian Society

"The Antiwork Rebellion: Liberating Ourselves from the Tyranny of Work" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges the dominant cultural narrative that work is the key to success and fulfillment. In this book, readers will embark on a journey to explore the antiwork movement and its vision for a society that values leisure, community, and creativity over endless toil and consumption. "The Antiwork Rebellion" provides a comprehensive examination of the historical, cultural, economic, and social implications of a society built around work. It delves into critiques of ...

The Utopians is the remarkable story of six experimental communities - Santiniketan-Sriniketan in India, Dartington Hall in England, Atarashiki Mura in Japan, the Institute for the Harmonious Development of Man in France, the Bruderhof in Germany and Trabuco College in America - that sprang up in the aftermath of the First World War.

When Emmie Keyes' twin brother, Will, is murdered she knows her time has also come to an end. That's how it has always been. Mentally linked together, the twins of her world, share everything, including death. Except this time. When Will dies, Emmie doesn't. Devastated and confused, Emmie sets off to find the only man who might have answers, Tobias Zen, a man known for saving the world from a devastating experiment that wiped out a fifth of the population and shifted the balance of power even to this day. Yet even he has grown power hungry in the decades since, unlikely to help Emmie and ...

The Utopians is the remarkable story of six experimental communities - Santiniketan-Sriniketan in India, Dartington Hall in England, Atarashiki Mura in Japan, the Institute for the Harmonious Development of Man in France, the Bruderhof in Germany and Trabuco College in America - that sprang up in the aftermath of the First World War.

Here YOU will Uncover the Secret Chilling Connections Between 1984, Brave New World, and Clockwork Orange! Imagine ... the dystopian classics are not separate novels; they are connected chapters in a terrifying future history of the world. A world where freedom is slavery, happiness is manufactured, and ultraviolence is normal. Welcome to the world of Brave New Orange: Your Clockwork World Since 1984, a groundbreaking book that exposes the dark connections between these iconic novels and our own world. A Must-Read for Fans of Dystopian Fiction, Literary Scholars, and Anyone Concerned About ...

Imagine a world where Heaven on Earth isn’t just a lofty ideal or a cosmic joke, but a tangible reality—one within our grasp. Earth, The Improbable Utopia dares to explore this possibility, challenging the notion that our future is destined to be as bleak as our present. In a world where humanity seems trapped in a relentless cycle of destruction and despair, author R.J. Fidalgo argues that we are the architects of our reality. Yet, despite overwhelming odds, a utopian future is not just a distant mirage—it’s a genuine possibility. This thought-provoking book delves into the heart ...

The New Atlantis (1627) is a utopian novel by Sir Francis Bacon in which he describes a vision of the future of human discovery, expressing his aspirations and ideals for humanity. The novel portrays a utopian world where "generosity and enlightenment, dignity and splendour, piety and public spirit" are the dominant qualities of the inhabitants.

In light of concerns about food and human health, fraying social ties, economic uncertainty, and rampant consumerism, some people are foregoing a hurried, distracted existence and embracing a mindful way of living. Intentional residential communities across the United States are seeking the freedom to craft their own societies and live based on the values of nonviolence, self-sufficiency, equality, and voluntary simplicity.

Charles Nordhoff (1830-1901) was a newspaper correspondent, novelist, and traveler. This work, published in 1875, is an extensive report on socialism and communism in their infancy. Nordhoff visited virtually all of the major utopian communities in America to record their history, beliefs, and daily life, and to study their doctrine and literature.

A disponibilidade para consumir, trabalhar, compartilhar, responder, 24 horas por dia, 7 dias por semana, parece ser a palavra de ordem da contemporaneidade. Jonathan Crary faz um panorama vertiginoso de um mundo cuja lógica não se prende mais a limites de tempo e espaço. 24/7 - Capitalismo tardio e os fins do sono é uma interessante e perturbadora análise da realidade contemporânea.

Between 1865 and 1890, in the aftermath of the Civil War, virtually every important American labor reform organization advocated "cooperation" over "competitive" capitalism and several thousand cooperatives opened for business during this era. The men and women who built cooperatives were practical reformers and they established businesses to stabilize their work lives, families, and communities. Yet they were also utopians - envisioning a world free from conflict where workers would receive the full value of their labor.

Tired of all the doom and gloom? What Could Go Right invites you to ditch cynicism about the future, and build the one you want. Instead of worst-case scenarios or Pollyanna optimism, you can envision an ideal world and be empowered to build it. The opportunity of our era is to transition to a sustainable, equitable, abundant global economy. When you rethink your mindset, understand tech and social trends, and design a future you want to live in, you can thrive by building a better future for us all.

Join the Journey of Human Progress: "Nukes Jets and Chips" - A Thrilling History of Global Enlightenments!Imagine a world where human ingenuity and curiosity have propelled us from the dawn of civilization to the threshold of a utopian solarpunk future. Nukes Jets and Chips takes you on a breathtaking ride through the epic story of global enlightenments, from the earliest sparks of innovation in pre-history to our present day to understand what causes enlightenments and dark ages. This inspiring narrative weaves together the threads of science, technology, and humanism, revealing how our ...

In the 19th century, the young United States was exposed to the profound changes that historians call the Market Revolution. Cities experienced drastic changes as manufacturing and trade created jobs that hungry job seekers from the countryside migrated towards, but the hype triumphed over the realities, and more unemployed recent migrants lived in the cities than the number of gainfully employed workers. Urban stresses dominated American cities and also attracted the attention of reformers.

Un an après la parution du "Voyage autour du monde" de Bougainville, Diderot, intéressé par l'opposition des mœurs entre les Français et les Tahitiens telle que décrite dans le rapport qu'en fait l'auteur, décide d'ajouter un supplément à ce récit sous forme d'un dialogue philosophique et sociologique entre deux personnages fictifs dénommés A et B.

La collapsologie n'est pas une prédiction messianique mais " L'exercice transdisciplinaire d'étude de l'effondrement de notre civilisation thermo-industrielle, et de ce qui pourrait lui succéder, en s'appuyant sur les deux modes cognitifs que sont la raison et l'intuition, et sur les travaux scientifiques connus. " dixit Raphael Stevens et Pablo Servigne. Comment tout peut s'effondrer, démontre la vulnérabilité de nos sociétés et le risque systémique de leur effondrement possible. Car aujourd'hui, l'utopie a changé de camp.

Transcending Capitalism explains why many influential mid-century American social theorists came to believe it was no longer meaningful to describe modern Western society as "capitalist", but instead preferred alternatives such as "postcapitalist" society, "postindustrial" society, or the "technological" society.

We are in the third period of the Third Revelation, that of application and consequences. Hence, the excitement has been worn off during the early heady years of Allan Kardec; the doctrine has been discussed and further defined by the books of Leon Denis, Francisco (Chico) C. Xavier, Yvonne Pereira, Divaldo Franco, and other mediums. Now, it is the time to start applying the doctrine, to not only our daily lives, but to transform the world.

Throughout history, and in numerous forward-thinking communities around the world today, great minds and pioneering spirits have sought and often succeeded at alternative ways of living. Some of these experiments burned brightly and briefly; others are living proof of what is possible. One of those startlingly rare books that upends our assumptions and raises our sights, Everyday Utopia gathers inspiring examples into a radically hopeful vision of how to build more contented and connected societies, as well as a practical guide to what we all can do to live the good life every day.

Das Jahr 2036: Perry Rhodan und die Astronauten der Stardust sind in der Wüste Gobi gelandet. In ihrer Begleitung ist ein Außerirdischer...