In a fictional world,
where people followed,
words of the authority,
without any questions...
Was it a utopia or dystopia?

An experimentation gone wary,
or a successful completion...
To influence and control masses,
by government or social media,
finally lead to its fruition.

Subliminal message...

Below the threshold of perception,
hidden in images, flashed on screens,
embedded in audios, are inaudible frequencies,
influenced thoughts, without people's awareness.

They bypassed the mental defenses,
built by the people's consciousness,
directly affecting the subconscious,
swaying opinions in voting candidates,
bringing into power, chosen leaders.

And the life became easier for many,
without disagreements or conflicts,
for, opinions were filtered, in the mind,
bringing uniformity into the society,
leading to a nation...without strife.

Yet, slowly the progression stopped,
people lost their feelings & emotions,
even the leaders realize, had concerns,
for, there was no intellectual stimulation,
providing breakthroughs, or inventions.

So tell me...in this world of fictions,
where wishes were artificially planted,
Will there be happiness & contentment...
Is it a utopia or a dystopia?

© Dr. Manish Rout