Creating A Utopian Society

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Creating a utopian society is an unachievable goal. It would be nice for it to happen, but having everyone in a society agree on one thing is extremely difficult. Also humans are not "perfect," it is doubtful that imperfect beings can create something perfect. Reaching this goal would require people to totally put aside their differences and pride.

People usually try to reach a general consensus on most issues, or find some sort of middle ground that most people can deal with. They are trying to appeal to the majority's idea of perfect.
Death sets a time frame; It pushes people to achieve the most in the time that they have. Destruction, disease, pain and suffering ban all be a part of death. However, if a person can get through these

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