The Dystopiometer

Where does this class fall on the spectrum between utopian hope and dystopian dread? Every post in the network, scored and mapped.

— Class Average

— Posts Scored

— Dominant Tier

The Scale

Each post is scored from 1 to 10 based on its orientation toward the future. Does the writer see progress as inevitable, or doom? Are humans empowered agents or passive subjects of forces beyond their control?

1–2

Bright Utopian

Progress is inevitable. Technology will save us. Human flourishing is the default.

3–4

Cautious Optimist

Things are improving, with caveats. Challenges are solvable. Agency is real.

5–6

Balanced

Holds hope and concern in tension. Sees trade-offs. Doesn't commit.

7–8

Concerned Pessimist

Dominant worry. Something valuable is eroding. Solutions may not be adopted.

9–10

Full Dystopian

Doom is inevitable. Forces beyond control. Resistance may be futile.

Writer Profiles

Each writer's average score across all their posts, ranked from most utopian to most dystopian.

Posts Over Time

Every post plotted by date and score. Each dot is a post — hover to see details.

10 · Dystopian 8 6 4 2 1 · Utopian

The Network