Google 1970s Iran vs now. It’s an interesting contrast of how quickly societies can change; and some would argue, not towards the future but backwards.

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    3 months ago

    It’s called “The Handmaids Tale”.

    They made it in book and TV show form. Minus the birth problems which kick off the societal change in that story, we’re quickly headed for it.

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      3 months ago

      A Handmaid’s Tale was supposed to be a warning, not a blueprint. Even the birth rate issue is getting more real as younger couples are opting not to have kids because it’s impossible to afford it.