Utopian Society In Aldous Huxley's Brave New World

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Utopian societies are someone’s vision of a perfect world, and Neil Postman’s assertions discuss what he sees in a strong utopian society. His assertions may also be considered controversial in today’s society due to how they showcase Huxley’s idea of the future. Aldous Huxley’s future is set in a utopia where community, identity, and stability are heavily stressed upon citizens of the Brave New World. However, Postman’s assertions can be qualified to seek both sides of whether or not they are to be agreed upon. I agree with Assertion #1: “As he (Huxley) saw it, people will come to love their oppression, to adore the technologies that undo their capacities to think.” This is already seen in today’s world. People rely on technology to perform simple tasks that can be done without the use of technology, causing laziness among children. Even adults are slowly but surely being …show more content…

In other words, Huxley feared that what we love will ruin us.” In the sense that love is what one enjoys doing or what is entertaining to someone rather than the feeling exhibited between people, having a passion or hobby cannot ruin a person. If anything, passions and hobbies are what make people happier and more driven in life. Pursuing something that interests and motivates you to become the best version of yourself is very powerful. How can something one enjoys doing ruin them? The joys in life do not ruin people, it is the outside forces that tear them down and make them believe that their gifts cannot be used to be sufficient in life. Those who have passions in things that do not supply an efficient amount of income for careers are easily discouraged to continue their path and pursue their passion due to the stress that comes with the fear of the unknown and the fear that they will not be able to live comfortably with enough money to survive and live a healthy, happy

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