Is Brave New World or 1984 more relevant?
Surprisingly many conversations I’ve had in the past half a year — half a year, not 1.5 months! — have to do with the Orwell vs. Huxley dichotomy.
Thinking about this dichotomy. And taking into account casual libertarian pro-individual mindset — begins to make more and more sense every day.
How the world of 2050 and of 2100 would look like is being decided now.
The side that would win has to be the side that makes it more “cost-effective” to a) keep the people working, and b) keep the people from comparing.
Seriously, that’s it. Whether it’s UBI or open dictatorship is merely a question of economy-based competition of various mindsets and ideologies. And the stronger one is very likely to win.
In other words, if you have “preferences”, instead of arguing from moral and persuasion grounds, just watch closely and help your preferred side show its strength.
My side is the one that supports individuals in the “live and live” fashion, for at least as long as their freedom does not infringe on others’ freedoms.
I hope my side will emerge victorious. Myself, I am doing and will do what I can. But I’m also well aware my side might lose, in which case, assuming humankind and my bloodline continues, my kids and all of us left would have to learn to live under a different paradigm.
In conclusion, that this has happened many times before. And the thought that today is not quite exceptional gives me hope and optimism. Lastly, sharing just in case this thought may boost your morale too.
What is the difference between Brave New World and 1984?
The main difference between Brave New World and 1984 is the way the citizens are controlled, furthermore, in 1984 they are controlled by the government through fear, while in Brave New World the government controls them with pleasure.
Written by Dima Korolev
