Brave New World

Authors: Aldous Huxley

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Key Ideas

1. Technology controls society: In Brave New World, technology plays a central role in controlling and manipulating society. From the creation of test-tube babies to the use of drugs to control emotions, technology is used to maintain stability and conformity.

2. A dystopian society: The world depicted in Brave New World is a dystopian one, where individuality is suppressed and conformity is highly valued. Happiness is manufactured and freedom is restricted.

3. The use of conditioning: In the novel, conditioning is used to mold the behavior and beliefs of individuals from a young age. Throug....
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Quiz

1. What is the central role of technology in Brave New World?

To control and manipulate society

To promote individuality

To eradicate emotions

To encourage rebellion

2. How is individuality suppressed in Brave New World?

Through conditioning and conformity

Through art and literature

Through the promotion of rebellion

Through genetic manipulation

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