Four insights I took from watching “Silo.”
When watching “Silo” on Apple TV+, I noticed some important things I wanted to share. This text only makes sense if you have already seen the series, so if not, please do so first. The TV series is based on the novels by Hugh Howey, so if you want, read that first. But remember that the series script is quite different in some areas, so it tells a somewhat different story.
However, back to the four points that impressed me most.
- The system only works with people in fear.
All systems that suppress people are based on fear. Sometimes, this fear is instilled through openly visible and brute force. Sometimes, much more subtle measures create fear within a population. It can be the fear that your kids might not be allowed to study at the university (that was the case in East Germany). Or it could be the fear that you are not allowed to travel. Usually, fear that your loved ones will happen something bad if you do not follow the rules is the most effective tool for dictatorships.
2. Many helpers of the system do it because of small favours.
In each oppressive system, some people still support it because of the small favours they receive from the people above. Be it a better job, housing, car, or other freedoms. There is always something a system can provide that is only…
