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Propaganda is used to control the citizens of society.
• Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted.
• A figurehead or concept is worshipped by the citizens of the society.
• Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance.
• Citizens have a fear of the outside world.
• The natural world is banished and distrusted.
• Citizens conform to uniform expectations. Individuality and dissent are bad.
• The society is an illusion of a perfect utopian world.
Dystopia usually has a warning message. It makes use of big government control. For example, the war in the sky in Fahrenheit 451.
Dystopia = inequality
Utopia has a hopeful message. The society is optimistic and the government works together for the "greater good."
Utopia = equality
Yes, we do have laws in today's society, however they are not as strict as telling us if we are allowed to read or watch TV. Our society today has a major advantage to that of totalitarian control.
Ray Bradbury is writing as a warning to the future. His book is telling us to not underestimate the power of books and the knowledge they bring.