- liberty
- conscience
- life
- individuality
- thought
- speech
& Soverignty
Movies & Series
"The Matrix" (1999) - A hacker discovers the reality he lives in is a
simulated world and fights for human freedom.
"Inception" (2010)- Explores the power of the mind and reality through a
group of thieves who enter dreams to steal secrets.
"Gattaca" (1997) A future society driven by genetic perfection and one
man's fight against a predetermined fate.
"Children of Men" (2006) - In a dystopian world where humans are
infertile, one man helps protect the last pregnant woman.
"Snowpiercer" (2013) - Survivors of a post-apocalyptic ice age live on a
train, where a revolt unfolds against the oppressive class system.
"Minority Report" (2002) - In a future where crimes are predicted before
they happen, a man fights against a pre-determined accusation.
"Elysium" (2013) - In a future where the rich live on a space station and
the poor on Earth, one man fights for equality.
“V for Vendetta" (2005) - A masked vigilante's quest to bring down a
totalitarian regime, inspiring the fight for freedom.
"Black Mirror" (2011–present) - An anthology series exploring the dark
aspects of modern society and technology, with themes of control and
autonomy.
“District 9” - Explores racism and segregation as an alien race descends
on earth.
Resource List
Graphic novels
"Watchmen" by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons - A deconstruction of
the superhero genre set in a world teetering on the brink of
nuclear war, exploring themes of power and morality.
"Saga" by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples - An epic space
opera/fantasy comic series that follows a couple from warring
extraterrestrial races fighting for their family's freedom.
"V for Vendetta" by Alan Moore and David Lloyd - The graphic
novel that inspired the movie, depicting a dystopian future and a
revolutionary's fight against oppression.
literature Novels
"The Mandibles: A Family, 2029-2047" by Lionel Shriver
A dystopian novel that explores the economic collapse of the United States and how one
family navigates the resulting social upheaval and strives for financial independence.
"The Sovereign Individual" by James Dale Davidson and William Rees-Mogg
Explores the transition to the information age and its impact on personal sovereignty
and economic power.
"Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand
A philosophical novel that explores the role of individualism and personal
responsibility in society.
"1984" by George Orwell
A dystopian novel that highlights the importance of privacy and personal freedom.
"Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
Another dystopian novel that examines the
consequences of losing personal autonomy and
freedom.
"Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius
Stoic philosophy that offers guidance on self-
discipline, resilience, and personal
responsibility.
"Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau
An essay advocating for individual resistance to
unjust government actions and laws.
"Your Money or Your Life" by V. Robin and Joe D.
A guide to transforming your relationship with
money and achieving financial independence.
"The Road to Serfdom" by Friedrich Hayek
Explores the dangers of government control over
the economy and individual liberties.
"Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder" by
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
how to thrive in an unpredictable world by building
systems and personal philosophies that are
resilient and adaptive.
“Harrison bergeron” by kurt vonnegut
A short story about a world where the government
makes everyone equal by force.
YA Novels
"Divergent" by Veronica Roth - A dystopian novel about a society divided
into factions and one girl's quest for independence.
"The Maze Runner" by James Dashner - Follows a group of teens trapped
in a maze, fighting for survival and uncovering the truth about their
situation.
"Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline - A futuristic adventure where the
protagonist seeks freedom and fortune in a virtual reality world.
"Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card - A young boy is trained in a battle
school to fight against an alien threat, exploring themes of leadership
and personal freedom.
"Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury - A future where books are banned and
"firemen" burn them, focusing on censorship and individual thought.
"Animal Farm" by George Orwell - An allegorical novella about a group
of farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, only to face new
forms of tyranny.