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How does the scarcity of resources in Mad Max: Fury Road mirror real-world issues, and what can we learn from it about managing our own resources more equitably?

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How does the scarcity of resources in Mad Max: Fury Road mirror real-world issues, and what can we learn from it about managing our own resources more equitably?

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Collapse of Central Authority - Ineffective and corrupt government failed to provide for its people.

Warlordism and Anarchy - Somalia is largely controlled by violent factions, particularly the militant group Al-Shabaab.

Resource Scarcity & Survival - Lack of access to basic necessities such as food, water and healthcare. Scarcity is exacerbated by the ongoing conflict and environmental factors. People fight over remaining resources.

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What lessons about the dangers of autocratic power can we apply to our understanding of governance and leadership today?

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What lessons about the dangers of autocratic power can we apply to our understanding of governance and leadership today?

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Management of limited resources is crucial

Successful implementation of sustainable practices - NEWater initiative

However, need to deal with issues such as rising energy costs and waste management

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Singapore's operation under democracy

Strong emphasis on rule of law and governance

Allowed for economic stability and public safety

Nonetheless, debates about political freedom and civil liberties persist

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Max is captured by the ruthless warlord, Immortan Joe. Joe holds Max captive as a 'blood bag' for a sick warrior.

One of Joe's top lieutenants, Imperator Furiosa, betrays Joe and escape with his five wives. Their goal is to reach 'The Green Place', but they eventually discover that it is no longer habitable. This forces them to return to reclaim the citadel.

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Setting:

Post-apocalyptic world, situated in a desert wasteland

Uninhabitable regions that cannot sustain life - scarce vegetation

Pollution - toxic dust storms and general decay of the landscape

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Collapse of civilisation - remnants of humanity live in a chaotic, lawless environment.

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Immortan Joe’s leadership is characterised as autocratic, tyrannical, and highly oppressive.

Human rights and oppression:

Monopolisation of scarce & essential resources (water & fuel)

Imposed control over subjects through fear & violence

Denial of basic human rights and personal autonomy - objectification of women, where wives held in captivity solely for breeding purposes