Exploring a Dystopian Future

Housing is a human right.

People over profits.

Workers deserve more.

Defund the police.

Ugh, I hate it here. Just literally get me to the future.

I'll take you. Let's go.

Seriously?

Buckle up and get ready to see the future you've been waiting for.

Oh my God, I'm so excited.

Where are we?

Your hometown,

in the future.

Housing's guaranteed now. Everyone gets a home of their own.

Wait, everyone gets free housing from the

government?

Ooh, can mine be near the beach or have a pool?

Maybe, but probably not. Beach property is very rare, so you'll probably be

assigned one of these.

Oh, but I don't wanna live here.

Well, you don't have a choice. Can you believe it?

The future finally has zero waste.

Incredible. Um, can I please have an iced oat milk latte?

Did you bring your own mug? No mug, no service.

Oh, okay. If I bring my own mug, can I get the oat milk latte?

Oat milk latte? Oat milk is very wasteful.

We only serve black coffee, nothing else.

Forget about the coffee shop. Wait till you see the government-run

grocery stores.

Wait, you mean to tell me the government pays

for my groceries now?

The future is bright.

This can't be right, $40 for eggs? The coupon is only for

$100. I won't be able to afford groceries.

The future's also a little bit expensive.

Oh my gosh, someone call the police.

What do you mean police? There's no police anymore.

Have some compassion.

She's probably having a hard time.

I think I have to get out of here.

No problem. It's a perfect time to show you the public

transit. It's all free now.

Oh, that's good. Wait, why isn't anyone driving

them?

Workers deserve more, so the drivers don't actually show up

usually, but they're

nice trains to hang out in.

I, I don't think I'm feeling so good.

You'll be happy to know that healthcare is totally free now for everyone.

Oh, thank goodness.

Oh, you came at the right time. The wait for an appointment

is only 72 days.

Wait, are you serious?

Well, if it's an emergency, it's only a two-week wait.

I need to go home. You need to take me home, please,

right now.

But Maya, this is the future you wanted. Isn't it wonderful?

Take me back!