Utopia's value lies not in its relation to present practice but in its relation to a possible future. Its "practical" use is to overstep the immediate reality to depict a condition whose clear desirability draws us on, like a magnet.

Krishan Kumar
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What is utopia? Utopia is a place to which people aspire to live, or what they think should be done to improve society. As human beings, we are always trying to improve our lives and the world around us. We dream of the perfect society where everyone is happy and successful. It’s unfortunate that most of us don’t live in utopia, but we all take the journey of discovering the truth about our world. We can discover many things about utopia by reading books or looking at pictures on the internet.

Source: Utopianism

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