UtopiaInfluenced by The Great Unity, Peach Blossom

Shangri-La, and Voyage to Lilliput

Island Easily protected Reduces influence from outside corruption

Small houses

Geographical Structure

Kept at minimum because Causes antisocial behavior Links utopia to outside world

Only used to enhance medicine Minimalist lifestyle

Technology

Monotheistic Believe in one God Prevents division Prevents discrimination Sets moral compass

Instills beliefs of equality, loyalty, and selflessness

Side note: If a utopia was to be made in real life, I would like it to be where people from any religion to escape. I believe that a life without hatred and discrimination could exist, albeit difficult. However, for this fictional work, monotheistic would work best.

Religion

General education Reading and writing Leave for specialized school at age 10

Groomed for jobs Citizens go into family businesses If another position is desired, a petition can be

made

Education

Organized council for disputes Rotational schedule

Similar to jury duty Prevents singular power

Decisions must be unanimous If all possess the same morals, this should be

easy

Government

Paper currency does not exist Prevents class division

Poverty does not exist Free essentials Bartering system for the few luxury goods

Money

Clothing is essential and therefore does not require bartering If dyes are used, must be used throughout Each person has seven outfits to last a week Consists of shirt, pants, and shoes

Seasonal clothing may be offered

Clothing

Everyone is equal No sexism, even based on jobs No discrimination of any kind

Race Sexual orientation Handicap

Pride is frowned upon Loyalty and selflessness held above all else

Morals

Confucius. “The Great Unity." Chinese Text Project. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2014.Swift, Jonathan, and Edward Cole. "Chapter Six: A Voyage to Lilliput." Gullivers Travels. : Holborn: n.p., 1949. N. pag. Print.Yuan Ming, Tao. "Peach Blossom Shangri-La." Gutenberg EBook. N.p., 26 Oct. 2008. Web. 28 Apr. 2014.

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