• Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

  • Jan 2 2025
  • Length: 8 mins
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Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

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  • Brave New World is a dystopian novel set in a technologically advanced society where stability and happiness are achieved through genetic engineering, psychological conditioning, and the suppression of individuality. The World State prioritizes conformity and pleasure, with citizens divided into rigid castes. Soma, a drug that eliminates discomfort, ensures compliance, while emotional depth, creativity, and traditional human connections are sacrificed for societal stability.

    The story follows Bernard Marx, an alienated Alpha, and John, "the Savage," who is brought to the World State from the Savage Reservation. John’s values, influenced by Shakespeare and natural human experiences, clash with the hedonistic and controlled society. While Bernard seeks social acceptance, John becomes a symbol of resistance. His ultimate rejection of the World State's ideals leads to despair and tragedy, highlighting the cost of sacrificing individuality for societal stability.

    The novel explores themes such as the dangers of technological control, the loss of free will, and the emptiness of hedonism, serving as a timeless warning about the potential costs of prioritizing convenience over humanity.
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