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Okay, so this is probably ASB-ish, but a very interesting idea got in my mind:

Could there be a 20th or 21st century dictatorship, that either from ideological, religious or moral reasons demands from its inhabitants a life with as little pleasure as possible?

For example:

-All kinds of private housing is banned. Every individual is placed in a coffin-like chamber to sleep in, in a bed that is not comfortable, but good enough not to cause back pains (somewhat similar to a Japanese capsule hotel)

-Families and friendships are banned. Only from professional reasons is interpersonal communication allowed.

-Sexuality is banned, only artificial insemination is practiced, with care taken so extraction of semen won't cause sexual pleasure.

-The only food allowed is a tasteless nutrient gruel, the only beverage is water.

-There are no leisure activities, art, music, travel or any other forms of entertainment. Everyone is expected to work until they almost collapse from tiredness, then they climb into their capsules and sleep until they recuperate enough that they can start working again
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