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I Keep Telling People We’re Living in This Dystopian Novel

Culture
United States
Started July 20, 2026

A hypervisual, looks-obsessed, wellness-crazed, postliterate society where we’re constantly staring at screens and evaluating one another based on metrics, as the country around us feels like it’s falling apart: That sounds like the world we live in. It’s also the world Gary Shteyngart created in his 2010 novel, “Super Sad True Love Story.” I’ve been thinking about the book a lot recently, especially with the rise of the “looksmaxxing” influencer Clavicular and the longevity guru Bryan Johnso...

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The portrayal of a dystopian society in media can motivate positive change by highlighting existing flaws.
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Literary comparisons to dystopian novels can help us critically examine our societal values and priorities.
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The convergence of technology and personal branding reflects broader societal shifts that warrant exploration and understanding.
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The concept of 'looksmaxxing' reflects a desperate societal need for validation in a superficial world.
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