Dystopian elements

Propaganda

Is used to control the citizens of a society

Desensitization

Citizens growing accustomed to violence and corruption around them

Barriers or Walls

A fear of the outside world employed under the “guise” of keeping its citizens safe

Surveillance

The constant watching of citizens with little privacy

Control of thought and language

The ability to think, act, speak, and access information freely is restricted or not allowed

Dehumanized state

Living conditions are distinctly unequal between societal groups

Technology over nature

Technology dominates the lives of the citizens while nature is almost entirely absent

Conformity

Citizens are expected to confirm to expectations and not rebel.

Illusion of utopia

on its surface, the society can easily be mistaken for a utopian society

Blind allegiance

Citizens have pledged a blind allegiance to a leader, concept, or tradition.

Manipulation of fear

Dystopian powers manipulate fear, the most powerful emotion, to coerce citizens into compliance by using propaganda, dehumanization, and surveillance.

scarcity of resources

by controlling access to vital resources, like food, water, or medicine, etc. This lets rulers manipulate the people and enforce obedience.