After I read "Utopia Realized" I understand that Utopia is an ideal community or society possessing a perfect socio-politico-legal system.It is goal of social progress. It is our expectation of a better life. And our entirecommunity is to move forward in this utopia.
In this week lecture we discussed the concept of the “symbolic universe” Proverbs, moral maxims, wise sayings, mythology, religions and other theological thought, metaphysical traditions and other value systems are part of the symbolic universe. They are all ways to legitimize established institutions. On the other hand this symbol is often to strengthen the collective consciousness,only such emotion and consciousness in order to make society as a unity and personality.
In my opinion with the technology and media at an increasing rate, there are many symbolic universe around the world today.Such as the WTO World Trade Center and the White House, not only buildings but also some personal image has become a symbolic universe as well. For example,Michael Jackson, Madonna, etc., even some of them were destroyed or die, But they are still embodies a symbolic value.
I believe that The Internet has become a social universes today, Although it is still young, but there are also symbolic universes in it as well. Such as facebook, twitter and google +, Currently those icons filled every corner of internet. These symbols affect people's habits. In addition to these features and many more symbolic meaning.
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