By the Book: Dystopias

14-Apr-20 20:00

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Science and technology gone wrong, totalitarian governments, a world out of balance - dystopian universes have long been fertile ground for the imagination, stemming from recognisable, relatable fears. In this episode, we talk about our favourite dystopian works, and then recommend some great long articles we've enjoyed.

Produced by: Lee Chwi Lynn & Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn & Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories: Film, Literature

Tags: By The Book, dystopia, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley, Gary Shteyngart, Stephen King, The Stand,

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