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May 26, 2010 5:56 AM

Popular Unrest is a multi-episode drama by Melanie Gilligan (of Crisis in the Credit System) set in a future much like the present. Here, however, all exchange transactions and social interactions are overseen by a system called ‘the Spirit’. A rash of unexplained killings have broken out across the globe. They often take place in public but witnesses never see an assailant. Just as mysteriously, groups of unrelated people are suddenly coming together everywhere, amassing new members rapidly. Unaccountably, they feel a deep and persistent sense of connection to one another. (via)
posted by anotherpanacea (3 comments total)

Why are the English so good at dystopias? It should be their leading industry.

First episode is really awesome. Will watch more later.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 8:51 AM on May 26, 2010

Why are the English so good at dystopias? It should be their leading industry.

I just had this conversation this weekend after watching "28 days later". We didn't come up with much beyond a connection to insularity. I would love to see a study on the subject.
posted by No Robots at 9:51 AM on May 26, 2010

Why are the English so good at dystopias?

Write what you know?
posted by whatzit at 9:52 AM on May 26, 2010 [3 favorites]