Technology and Control from Dystopian Literature to the Present Day
Technology and Control from Dystopian Literature to the Present Day
Author(s): Francisc HorvathSubject(s): Social Sciences, Language and Literature Studies, Literary Texts, Fiction, Studies of Literature, Novel, Theory of Literature
Published by: Editura Pro Universitaria
Keywords: Technology; Control; Fiction; Dystopian; Literature
Summary/Abstract: When watching a sci-fi movie or reading a book, people often wonder if those things they find out will be possible in the future. Things that seemed impossible 100 years ago are possible today due to technology. Nevertheless, does this advancement in technology mean only comfort? This article aims to study the topic of technology and control in three dystopian novels. Also, a second objective is constructing an imaginary bridge over time by finding analogies of what it seemed SF for the writers of dystopian novels and what we live today. Accordingly, what writers like Huxley, Orwell, and Bradbury considered the control of people through technology now exists, and it is mundane stuff.
Journal: Crossing Boundaries in Culture and Communication
- Issue Year: 14/2023
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 18-36
- Page Count: 19
- Language: English
