Brave New World
"Brave New World" is a 1931 dystopian book authored by the English writer Aldous Huxley. The book was finished and released in 1932. In essence, the novel is primarily set in a future World State. This place is populated by genetic modification residents. There is also an intelligence-based power hierarchy that looms over the city.
We can see that in this famous dystopian novel, "Brave New World", everything is heavily inspired by famous science fiction authors such as George Wells. Aldous Huxley has sought inspiration from these legendary authors to depict a future in which the World Controller has established the perfect society. All of its members are satisfied customers kept submissive by a dark combination of genetic engineering, indoctrination, recreational sex, and narcotics.
Indeed, the book foresees enormous scientific advances, such as reproductive technologies, sleep-learning, mind control, and classical conditioning. All these features are combined to create a dystopian society that is challenged by only one person: the protagonist.
Author: Aldous Huxley
Year of Release: 1932
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