John R. Kyle

Tag: dissent

  • Books That Influenced Dissent Book 1: Acceptance

    Books That Influenced Dissent Book 1: Acceptance

    Great writers generally come from those who are voracious readers, whose appetite for the written word is never satisfied. I wouldn’t claim to be a great writer, but my writing is shaped by those who are.

    A Reading List

    Here is a list of just a few of the books that have influenced my thoughts and ideas:

    • 1984 by George Orwell
    • Animal Farm by George Orwell
    • Brave New World By Aldous Huxley
    • The Brothers Karamazov By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
    • Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
    • Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
    • Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

    Easter Eggs in Assent

    Look for the Easter Eggs hidden in the pages of my debut novel, Dissent: Acceptance, due out August 2025.

    Like the writers I have listed above, I see problems in society and wish to warn people about the direction I see our society heading toward. I remain hopeful that humanity can change its ways if informed of issues. The human mind can be a beautiful thing.

    It is my belief that the ultimate purpose of dystopian science fiction novels like mine is not to rob people of their hope, but to warn them about what awaits us if we allow society to progress further along the path I see us currently walking.

    A Dissent Against Using Technology to Control the Masses

    There is much good that can be done with technology. Like many things, it is a double-edged sword. In many ways, it can be used to level the playing fields by opening doors of opportunity that those who are in poverty might never have had otherwise. Or, it can help people collaborate to cure illness.

    However, it can also be used to enslave the masses and keep them oppressed, handing power and control to a small group of elites and power brokers who determine the fate of humanity based on their inflated sense of importance.

    It is that second future to which I dissent. I invite all those who also dissent to join my Dissenters community so that we can discuss the problems of today and find solutions that benefit all of humanity, not just a small few.

    Change Begins with Acceptance

    Acceptance of where we are is where change begins. My book serves as a starting point for engaging in the conversations around what kind of society we want to build, which is why I recommend those who join the community purchase and read a copy. It isn’t necessary to purchase it to join. It is my firm belief that all voices bring value.

    To learn more about my book, Dissent: Acceptance, and join our community, visit.

  • Introducing Acceptance: A Personal Dissent

    Introducing Acceptance: A Personal Dissent

    Every author hopes to make an impact with their work. Writers of dystopian science fiction, such as myself, hope that their work will serve as a prophetic warning to humanity about the possible consequences awaiting them should they choose to continue along the path they are currently taking.

    The Hope of Being Wrong

    If an author of dystopian science fiction succeeds, their writings become something future generations find almost comic. It will feel strange to them that such a thing was ever thought possible or even probable.

    While most authors don’t want their writing to be ridiculed or scorned, I write dystopian science fiction/fantasy hoping that this work will do such an effective job of warning humanity away from the dangers I see lying ahead that those who read it will step up to ensure that such a future is rendered outlandish or even impossible.

    My debut novel, Acceptance, doesn’t paint a flattering picture of the future of our current society. It’s a cold world where men and women have become increasingly disconnected from one another, elites use technology to rule their lives, classism is reinforced by the laws which govern society, and atheists have gotten their ultimate wish: religion is sidelined, forced out of the public sphere, and forbidden from being shared openly with others by threat of death.

    Acceptance: A Rallying Cry

    This is where I see humanity heading, but I hope my words will paint such a vivid picture of the reality of what such a world will look like that people will be motivated to Dissent against it, as the series title suggests.

    That I write this novel should not be taken as a sign of my lack of faith in humanity. If I held no hope that humanity’s better side could win the fight despite the odds increasingly stacked against it, I would not have bothered to write it at all. There would be no point in warning people if the outcome were inevitable.

    It is my intention to leverage this book as a rallying cry for those who, like me, wish to issue their own personal Dissent against such a future. This book is a starting point for our Mutual Ascent.

    Join the Community

    Those who wish to join me are encouraged to sign up for my fan club membership where they can be notified when the book is ready for release. Those who do sign up will be receiving teasers, sample chapters, and guides to join me in moving forward from the past mistakes and problems to becoming an active participant in shaping humanity’s future. Together, we’ll work to ensure we don’t have to live out a future where a person’s worth is measured by the score on a test, or their level of productivity, or their ability to encourage others to purchase what is being produced.