Are we being controlled by fear or by pleasure?
The boys drink and review an imperial pilsner, then discuss the contrasting visions of the future by Orwell and Huxley.
P&C explore the strange relevance of 1984 and Brave New World -- from constant surveillance, censorship, and thought control, to mindless entertainment, dopamine addiction, and emotional infantilization. Both dystopian visions offer chilling insights into modern society.
We break down the contrasting methods of control: Orwell's world of pain and suppression vs. Huxley's world of pleasure and distraction. Drawing from key quotes, real-world parallels, and cultural trends.
📚 Featuring insights from Neil Postman’s Amusing Ourselves to Death as summarized here.
https://www.afterbabel.com/p/the-price-of-mass-amusement
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