Utopian Dreams and Dystopian Nightmares

Episode 5 of How Great Science Fiction Works

One intriguing theme presented in science fiction is the concept of utopia and dystopia--and how remarkably similar these two seeming opposites can be. Explore the fundamental questions of "Can our lives be better?" and "Can our lives be worse?" Take an in-depth look at some of the most poignant portrayals of utopian and dystopian societies and the social contexts that inspired them.