[–] RSNBH 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Huxley was right about the control of the individual through distractions and pleasure, but Orwell was certainly right about more philosophical ideas like Newspeak, thoughtcrime, historical revisionism, and concepts like War is Peace where a word starts to mean the opposite of what it used to mean for political purposes.
[–] LexOrandiLexCredendi 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Huxley didn't fear any of this. He advocated for it and helped institute it through his help with the MKULTRA program.
Look up his MKULTRA letters and his Berkley speech. He was part of the NWO.
[–] PaleSnake ago (edited ago)
Orwell actually incorporated elements of pleasure as a means of control, evidenced by the presence alcohol, tobacco, and state sanctioned prostitution. The theme was simply more subdued and realistic where Huxleys vision was much more prominent and psychedelic. Though the strongest element of control in Brave New World seemed to be genetic engineering and brainwashing/ hypnotic suggestion.
[–] Plant_Boy ago
I'd rather sort through a plethora of truths to find my own than be told to what to believe is truth.