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In a world of constant change and uncertainty, the themes of utopia and dystopia in literature offer a powerful lens through which young people can explore their roles as citizens. These fictional narratives, while fantastical, often reflect real societal concerns and ideals, providing both inspiration and warning tales for today’s youth. By engaging with these …

Utopian dreams, dystopian warnings: How can youth learn from fiction? Read More »

In recent decades, dystopian literature has gained increasing popularity among young people. This genre is characterized by depicting dark, oppressive futures that often reflect contemporary social, political, and environmental challenges. These types of stories not only entertain but also encourage deeper thinking, giving readers the opportunity to critically view the world around them. Psychiatrists and …

The Impact of Dystopian Literary Works on the Development of Young People’s Civic Competence Read More »

Ahead of the European elections, the European Commission requested that Ipsos European Public Affairs create a new Eurobarometer on youth civic participation. They asked youngsters between 15 and 30 years old questions to evaluate their relation to the European Union and democracy. They wanted to know more about youth’s intention to vote in the European …

European elections and youngsters’ civic participation Read More »

Art – and culture in general – is a practical resource for raising awareness among young people. In the past, we have talked about Music and Utopias; in this article, we talk instead about Art and Utopia, presenting a remarkable example of how we can speak of Model City-Society through works of art: the NATURA/UTOPIA …

Utopia meets Art Read More »

A weak signal is an indicator that identifies a change in the future with little or no impact on the present, but with the potential to lead to the identification of events of great impact. They establish trends and indicate directions and thereby draw future scenarios.They invite us to question our assumptions about the future, …

Weak Signals of Change in Youth Futures Literacy Development Read More »

The European Union is more than a mere collection of countries working towards a common goal; it was formed in 1958, during the Cold War era, when European nations had the obligation to create a structure of mutual understanding, safeguard, reliance, and progress as the world was on the brink of a major split into …

Empowering European Youth: Collaborative Development Initiatives Read More »

When we talk about young people’s participation and active citizenship education, it is also worth looking at their attitudes, their concerns and the obstacles that might prevent them from participating. Last year, several workshops on active citizenship and participation using non-formal learning methods were held in Hungary with high schoolers from mixed backgrounds. The events …

Participation and active citizenship: what do young people think Read More »

The concepts of utopia and dystopia are often used to explore the ideals and challenges of society. Regarding civic engagement and education, these concepts can be used to explore the possibilities and obstacles to building a better future. Utopias can inspire young adults to engage in civic and social activities by offering them a positive …

Utopias in Action Read More »

The EUtopia project explores the utopia world and provides ideas on using this concept to raise awareness among young people and make them more active players in building their future. In our Guide, we have already explained that Utopia is also a literary genre deriving from Greek (“ou topos”, a place that does not exist, …

Utopia in songs Read More »

Social media have become part of our lives. Their omnipresence has made them the focus of several debates about their influence and the different ways they affect us. Due to this interest, we can find a lot of research about the influence of social media in different areas like critical thinking and mental health. Recent …

Social Media and Critical Thinking: The mirror that connects us Read More »