Are We Living in the World of Demolition Man?

When Demolition Man was released in 1993, its vision of the future was meant to be absurd — a satirical exaggeration of politeness, control, and political correctness. But watching it now, that future feels uncomfortably familiar.

The film imagines a society where crime is gone, conflict is discouraged, and technology quietly manages every aspect of daily life. It’s clean, safe, and efficient — but also strangely hollow. What was once played for laughs now feels closer to a warning than a joke.

In this video, I explore why Demolition Man feels so relevant today. From constant surveillance and enforced politeness to convenience-driven living and corporate sameness, the movie exaggerates ideas that now exist in subtler forms all around us. It asks an uncomfortable question: what do we lose when comfort, safety, and order become the highest values?
This isn’t about predicting the future — it’s about recognizing patterns. Demolition Man uses humor and exaggeration to highlight the tension between control and humanity, and why imperfection, conflict, and messiness are often the things that make life meaningful.

Topics explored include:
Why Demolition Man feels different when watched today
Surveillance, self-censorship, and social performance
Technology, convenience, and loss of individuality
Politeness vs. authenticity
Why imperfection still matters

I release new videos every Friday, exploring films and the ideas beneath them.

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