The Plastic Ones

Plastic Rules


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In this podcast episode, Officer Jon narrates his experiences patrolling the dystopian town of Plasticville, a place governed by absurd and stringent rules designed to maintain harmony and suppress dissent. As he interacts with the emotionless, rule-abiding citizens, Jon grapples with the morality of enforcing these regulations, which range from restricting recreational shopping and music to mandating the aesthetics of homes and limiting personal expressions and movements. The episode delves into the town's history, revealing it was founded as a sanctuary from the chaos of differing opinions, which led to catastrophic wars in the outside world. Plasticville's founding principle was to eliminate dissent and ensure uniformity, but this comes at the cost of individuality and freedom, as seen through the concept of "Glitches" – individuals who don't conform to the town's strict norms and thus pose a threat to its fabricated harmony. Officer Jon's internal conflict and the impending "Celebration" event underscore the tension between the town's enforced peace and the natural human inclination towards diversity and dissent.

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The Plastic OnesBy Josh Taylor, Ones Media