American Utopia? Is This Possible?

The question "What would make America a Utopia?" is rather subjective. This is because everyone has different opinions on what a perfect society looks like and how it operates. The short answer for what would make America a utopia, (while keeping everyone individual opinions and values in mind) is there is no answer. Unless people were to somehow ditch their personal opinions and abide by any laws with absolutely no resistance whatsoever, a utopia in America can not be.

The power of the human will is what makes such a view difficult or even impossible to create. One could even go as far as saying a utopia in America would be one with no laws and no order, in other words, absolute chaos. Chaos is the natural order of life; where there are no laws, people would be free to act as they please.

However, if I were to be asked what would make America a utopia based off of my own values, morals, and opinions, I would describe it as a "interdependent Confederation of societies, each containing between one and two hundred citizens, depending upon factors such as location and climate." Those who live in these individual villages or nations would be free to propose any laws or regulations they see fit. If one wishes not to live in one of these societies, they could live their life in total isolation in the wilderness, where none of the societies are allowed to colonize. I feel like this would provide each individual the opportunity to live absolutely where ever they choose. None of these societies are allowed to invade one another, and should a nation grow too large, they would be required to redistribute.

While each of these populations thrive, they will also be required to uses sustainable energy through the use of solar, wind, and hydroelectricity. The meaning of such regulation is born from the damage other nonrenewable resources could do to the environment, could have to potential to erupt into conflict among neighboring nations. For example, a war could spark from one nation polluting the air and producing too much smog, resulting in the destruction of crops owned by another nation.

The general gimmick of these ideas is to eliminate every possible way people could create conflict while satisfying everyone's needs at the same time. I believe that a utopia where everyone is 100% content with the way their life is would be almost impossible unless human beings were to suddenly abandon their core beliefs and values. 
    

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  1. Julie Quinn TACApril 21, 2018 at 9:56 AM

    Your post here acknowledges human fallibility--and even in our best moments that we can start wars to "protect others." That does sound about right. So I wonder--Utopia as described by Sir Thomas More is impossible because we're human, but there are ways to edge in that direction--and you mention being more environmentally responsible is that way. But if you look at the current state of the EPA and Trump administration's dismantling of environmental rules meant to get us there, we're definitely heading in the wrong direction...how can we turn this ship around?

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  2. UnknownApril 27, 2018 at 6:43 PM

    I think that's why there could never be a true utopia. What's perfect for me might not ring true for you. Our beliefs are what makes us different from one another. You could put people together if they have similar opinions, but one day they could wake up and realize that is not what they want from life anymore. Do you believe if we had a complete anarchy, America itself would be on the path to becoming utopia? Or would we end up living in a dystopia where anything goes?

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