Controlling Citizens
behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions or standards
conformity
dishonest or illegal action; usually related to power in politics and involving money
corruption
a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority
anarachy
an imaginary community or society that possesses highly desirable or nearly perfect qualities for its citizens
utopia
Society is controlled by a powerful government leader who controls the public with relentless rules, regulations and restrictions e.g. curfews, forced careers or limiting knowledge.
Beaurocratic Control
close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal
surveillance
a limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one
restriction
an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
rebellion
resembling the end of the word; momentous or catastrophic
apocalyptic
Society is controlled by a philosophical or religious ideology enforced by the government. This is used as justification for the government's oppressive actions towards its citizens.
Philosophical or Religious Control
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used or promote or publicize a particular political cause or POV
propaganda
the state of being subject to unjust treatment or control
oppression
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
empathy
an imaged state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic
dystopia
Society is controlled by technological or scientific means such as androids, computers or robots. Nature is banished and distrusted and citizens live under constant surveillance.
Technological Control
the process of depriving a person or group of positive human qualities
dehumanization
the action of giving a misleading account or impression
distortion
a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system
revolution
the process of introducing a new product
commercialization
One or more large corporations control society through products, advertising, or media propaganda in order to profit as much as possible by exploiting the citizens.
Corporate Control
a treatment or process that diminishes emotional responsiveness to a negative stimuli
desensitization
having unlimited power; able to do anything
omnipotent
the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
vigilance
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
apathy
Society is controlled by media that incites fear, propaganda, and control based on misinformation or peer ranking.
Information Control