Life in America is a dream to some, a reality to others. Whether or not an individual can claim to live the utopian life depends on a number of factors beyond shared housing. Utopia requires a peaceful, kind and loving group of individuals, all of whom desire to live a perfect existence and have passion for a well defined purpose.
The word, first coined by Sir Thomas More for his book describes a fictional island in the midst of the Atlantic. The term has been used more recently to describe communal and intentional communities. Both of which incorporate the talents of different individuals to create a fully active and often self-sustainable community. Between bartering with other household members and for outside goods, the community can live on a cash free basis most of the time.
Communes of the mid-60s and early 70s are a good example of utopian lifestyles. Individuals shared housing, chores, gardening and other activities. Unlike those communes of the early days, sex, drugs and rock and roll are often missing from the menu in the intentional living communities and communes still operating today.
One of the most promising groups looking to build a Utopian society is that of the improvisational dance community. A community can be built around a specific interest, or the interests of a number of different residents. When built around one specific interest, it is often easier to plan and attend events as the need for specific equipment often stays the same.
When it comes to ecological concerns, there are many aspects of this so called perfect life that can be of assistance. Ecological aspects can also be a source for inspiration. Whether for green political movements in the future, or cleaning up the environment today, those living a Utopian lifestyle are far more likely to actively work to clean up rather than destroy the planet.
As a result, due to the commercialism and capitalism that took over the late 19th and early 20th century, many communes and intentional communities arose in various parts of the world. Social disruption created by the establishment of these new markets has always been thought to have been the cause of this particular recessive period in history. It is during this time that the socioeconomic status among those living in different communes, intentional communities and other shared housing became quite clear.
In some ways, college dorms might fit the profile of utopian society. In other ways, not even close. The often obnoxious, loud and boisterous ways of college has a way to eliminate the utopian concept. Whereas, to live a life that is utopian is to live a life that is peaceful simplicity in harmony with life and nature.
Andromeda (1957, ) is a film that shows the human race communicating with a Great Circle to create the perfect technological society. The basic idea being that peaceful, loving, kind individuals can build the perfect life. With the economy and other factors, it is no doubt that this lifestyle may be more popular in the future than the past.
The word, first coined by Sir Thomas More for his book describes a fictional island in the midst of the Atlantic. The term has been used more recently to describe communal and intentional communities. Both of which incorporate the talents of different individuals to create a fully active and often self-sustainable community. Between bartering with other household members and for outside goods, the community can live on a cash free basis most of the time.
Communes of the mid-60s and early 70s are a good example of utopian lifestyles. Individuals shared housing, chores, gardening and other activities. Unlike those communes of the early days, sex, drugs and rock and roll are often missing from the menu in the intentional living communities and communes still operating today.
One of the most promising groups looking to build a Utopian society is that of the improvisational dance community. A community can be built around a specific interest, or the interests of a number of different residents. When built around one specific interest, it is often easier to plan and attend events as the need for specific equipment often stays the same.
When it comes to ecological concerns, there are many aspects of this so called perfect life that can be of assistance. Ecological aspects can also be a source for inspiration. Whether for green political movements in the future, or cleaning up the environment today, those living a Utopian lifestyle are far more likely to actively work to clean up rather than destroy the planet.
As a result, due to the commercialism and capitalism that took over the late 19th and early 20th century, many communes and intentional communities arose in various parts of the world. Social disruption created by the establishment of these new markets has always been thought to have been the cause of this particular recessive period in history. It is during this time that the socioeconomic status among those living in different communes, intentional communities and other shared housing became quite clear.
In some ways, college dorms might fit the profile of utopian society. In other ways, not even close. The often obnoxious, loud and boisterous ways of college has a way to eliminate the utopian concept. Whereas, to live a life that is utopian is to live a life that is peaceful simplicity in harmony with life and nature.
Andromeda (1957, ) is a film that shows the human race communicating with a Great Circle to create the perfect technological society. The basic idea being that peaceful, loving, kind individuals can build the perfect life. With the economy and other factors, it is no doubt that this lifestyle may be more popular in the future than the past.
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