#societal-critique tag

The 11 Most Iconic Sci-Fi Stories About Sleep, Of All Time

Science fiction uses sleep and dreams to explore future technologies, societal control, and existential threats, revealing sleep as a manipulable frontier.

Arts

fromdesignyoutrust.com

3 weeks ago

Illustrator Draws Monumental Treescapes On Transparent DuraLar, Braiding Roots, Rocks And Memory Into Delicate, Scifitinged Forest Architectures

Contemporary artists transform everyday scenes through interactive street art, surreal illustrations, recycled-sculpture, inventive photography, fan art, and socio-critical imagery.

Music

fromPitchfork

5 months ago

The Armed: THE FUTURE IS HERE AND EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE DESTROYED

The Armed's sixth album is an immediate and intense response to societal dehumanization and disaster.

London music

fromPitchfork

5 months ago

forty winks: Love Is a Dog From Hell EP

Sam Todd promotes hyperconsumerism by collecting exclusive Pandora charms during her endless vacation.

Television

fromtime.com

6 months ago

What to Watch After Squid Game Season 3

Dystopian dramas reflect our societal uncertainties while offering insight and empathy, showcasing the human spirit's resilience amidst chaos.

Film

fromwww.nytimes.com

6 months ago

Review: Thomas Vinterberg's Families Like Ours,' on Netflix

Denmark's relocation due to climate change sparks societal reflections on race and refugee treatment.

philosophy

fromAeon

7 months ago

A catchy tune explains the world's 'isms' - according to your mum doing the laundry | Aeon Videos

The music video critiques societal isms through the relatable analogy of mothers doing domestic work.

fromwww.theguardian.com

8 months ago

Sharp Corner review Ben Foster unravels in smart, darkly compelling thriller

The film sharply critiques the malaise of modern life, examining how the quest for purpose can morph into a reckless path driven by ego and entitlement.

Film

fromDecider