Warning: Contains spoilers for the movie Demolition Man (1993); will apply spoiler tags whenever reasonable.
As for
I think some of us do live in a state similar to that, although we're not part of any movements. I've noticed some of us go to escorts, some even escortmaxxing, instead of having relationships or even flings/one night stands (since we're unable to have those things anyway). Some of us have limited our interaction with the "overworld", or ceased it entirely in the case of NEETS. We limit the consumption of mainstream news and media. We're tired of the gaslighting and prefer to do our own due diligence and information gathering.
The technologies observed in
could totally be implemented today. The hardware these days is powerful enough, and there's AI. So it's probably a matter of time before we see more detailed policing of "thoughtcrime". But I wonder if this obsession with detecting "thoughtcrime" will backfire, as authorities then forget how to deal with ACTUAL dangerous criminals that rape, kill and torture... you know... the things women accuse us incels of doing?
Overview
Modern western societies seem to be afflicted by extreme contrasts:- On one hand we have amazing advancements in science and technology, allowing for some really interesting medical procedures; on the other hand, the devaluation of cause and effect and the romanticization of needless suffering causes these medical diagnoses and procedures to be underutilized.
- One one hand, we have the sexual revolution, that claims to have freed individuals from certain rules and codes, allowing them their lives with lower inhibition. And yet, you can't even touch a girl's arm without getting a conviction, because everyone's neurotic and paranoid.
- AI-generated content is becoming increasingly more convincing and realistic. Whereas actual real events sound like they're made up by AI.
- Despite living in supposedly free countries, you are always being watched.
- Despite countless accounts of child abuse, ignored illnesses, bullying and hypergamy, sub5 males and incels are still seen as circus freaks.
- Despite having access to massive amounts of information, we can't properly filter it or contextualize it.
- The same society that claims to be inclusive and diverse has massive double standards.
- Despite so much attention/discourse being directed at grades and KPIs, they don't matter as much as people think.
- Dangerous criminals with criminal record are released, whereas non-criminals are targeted due to alleged "Thoughtcrime".
- Some forms of escapism are highly celebrated while other forms are highly unacceptable.
- Authorities claim to go after online anonymity for the sake of children... and yet many people associated with the Jeffrey Epstein scandal are still on the loose, and the files were not properly redacted, sometimes even revealing names of victims, instead of the perpetrators.
- Despite hardware and software advancements, modern gaming is limited by political factors.
- OnlyFans billboards are being placed in public spaces, but you're an evil gooner if you watch porn.
Summary of the movie
Demolition Man (1993) is a sci‑fi action film set across two radically different eras: a violent 1996 Los Angeles and a seemingly utopian, non‑violent future in 2032. The core story follows John Spartan, a destruction‑prone cop, and Simon Phoenix, a psychopathic criminal. After a hostage rescue goes wrong, both men are sentenced to cryogenic imprisonment, only to be thawed decades later when Phoenix escapes into a pacifist future society that cannot stop him. In 2032, the cities of Los Angeles, San Diego, and Santa Barbara have merged into San Angeles, a hyper‑regulated, polite, crime‑free society where violence, swearing, and even spicy food are outlawed. When Phoenix is thawed for a parole hearing, he escapes—now mysteriously equipped with new combat skills. The future police force is helpless, so they revive Spartan to hunt him. Phoenix thrives in this sanitized world, exploiting its lack of real policing. His new abilities allow him to hack systems, overpower officers, and wreak havoc.
But there is a catch you see... The underground in Demolition Man is one of the film’s most interesting layers — it’s the messy, hungry, freedom‑obsessed counterpoint to San Angeles’ sterile perfection. It contains a resistance movement living beneath San Angeles, led by Edgar Friendly. They reject the authoritarian “peace” where swearing, physical contact, meat, alcohol, and even freedom of thought are outlawed. They survive by scavenging, hacking, and raiding the surface for food. They’re dirty, chaotic, and unregulated — everything the surface world fears.
But there is a catch you see... The underground in Demolition Man is one of the film’s most interesting layers — it’s the messy, hungry, freedom‑obsessed counterpoint to San Angeles’ sterile perfection. It contains a resistance movement living beneath San Angeles, led by Edgar Friendly. They reject the authoritarian “peace” where swearing, physical contact, meat, alcohol, and even freedom of thought are outlawed. They survive by scavenging, hacking, and raiding the surface for food. They’re dirty, chaotic, and unregulated — everything the surface world fears.
Similarities with current day
I think the first part is obvious, right? Dangerous criminals are often released, and authorities are not gonna risk stopping them, considering they have wives and kids of their own (i.e., they have something precious to lose). Citizens are mostly sitting ducks due to increased gun control. However, "thoughcrimes" are being massively surveyed, the people who have them risk facing legal, social and financial repercussions.As for
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