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dystopia

[dis-toh-pee-uh] / dɪsˈtoʊ pi ə /


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There’s a spacecraft and a robot and pirate references, all catnip for sci-fi and dystopia lovers and all very well done.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

If that accounts for the “cyber” aspect of our cyberpunk dystopia, where’s the punk?

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

You might have read about the dystopia of super-polluted cities like Delhi, where the city always seems to be shrouded in dust, and you don’t see the sun for days.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

Is this demographic seeing the Mad Max-style dystopia presented on their social media feeds and responding with this negative outlook?

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

It would become a corporate-run dystopia, an overpriced theme park for wealthy elitists.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline



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