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The Culture
A post-scarcity society with advanced technology and AI; characterized by its citizens' high quality of life and freedom of choice. Appears in the 'Culture' series by Iain M. Banks.
Mattapoisett
A future society in which gender roles are eliminated, technology supports human needs, and the environment is preserved. Appears in 'Woman on the Edge of Time' by Marge Piercy.
Ecotopia
A society that has successfully integrated ecology and sustainable practices into its lifestyle, achieving a stable ecosystem. Appears in 'Ecotopia' by Ernest Callenbach.
Pax Solaris
A global government that has brought peace and prosperity to Earth, with advanced technology and space exploration. Featured in 'The Golden Age' trilogy by John C. Wright.
Utopia
A fictional island society with a communal lifestyle, religious tolerance, and a welfare state. Considered one of the earliest examples, it appears in 'Utopia' by Thomas More.
The Island of Laputa
An island that floats in the sky through the use of magnetic levitation. Its inhabitants are devoted to mathematics, music, technology, and astronomy but are unable to deal with practical matters. Appears in 'Gulliver's Travels' by Jonathan Swift.
Walden Two
A community based on behavioral engineering, operant conditioning, and the scientific management of human behavior. Described in 'Walden Two' by B.F. Skinner.
Foundation's Encyclopedia Galactica
The society of the Foundation is tasked with preserving knowledge through its Encyclopedia Galactica to shorten the dark age that will follow the fall of the galactic empire. Appears in the 'Foundation' series by Isaac Asimov.
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