The Similarities Between Brave New World And George Orwell's 1984
Examining Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and George Orwell’s 1984, there are some accurate depictions of public discourse in 1984, but Huxley’s novel includes more relevant examples. Postman bounds the idea of television, a cherished part of our life, as the means of self-destruction in accordance to Huxley’s views. Postman’s assertion of the more accurate Brave New World is evident in freedom, technology and the media. In this age of liberty and freedom of expression, it is hard to picture Orwell’s idea of totalitarianism. Society has the freedom to consume media and entertainment freely which in turn, as examined by Postman and Huxley, leads to self-oppression. So attached to what we feel defines freedom will eventually glue us into oppression not by governments as Orwell suggest, but by our own entertainment. As Postman states “cultural-death is a clear possibility.” Mankind seems to accept the controlling nature because it is not restrictive of freedom. Man will continue to enjoy and not realize how accustomed he is to satisfaction. Ultimately, this is more representative of the
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His model is quickly becoming outdated for these days; government information hiding is not as transparent as the dependence society is feeding off. Huxley presents governmental regulations as inferior to the subconscious uses of technology. From editing documents to shopping online, mankind is surely becoming more and more dependent on technology. Postman’s inclusion of children in math class had relevance because at this rate, children will not be able to do simple math without calculators. Huxley pointed to this as need for concern because it is beyond what we realize. Instincts are reaching for technology subconsciously. With other examples of society’s use of technology, it is clear that as Orwell’s idea becomes irrelevant and outdated, Huxley’s vision becomes present and
His model is quickly becoming outdated for these days; government information hiding is not as transparent as the dependence society is feeding off. Huxley presents governmental regulations as inferior to the subconscious uses of technology. From editing documents to shopping online, mankind is surely becoming more and more dependent on technology. Postman’s inclusion of children in math class had relevance because at this rate, children will not be able to do simple math without calculators. Huxley pointed to this as need for concern because it is beyond what we realize. Instincts are reaching for technology subconsciously. With other examples of society’s use of technology, it is clear that as Orwell’s idea becomes irrelevant and outdated, Huxley’s vision becomes present and