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1984 VS Brave New World
Xiong Chiamiov:
--- Quote from: kyoterry on February 20, 2010, 06:14:36 PM ---Why does it only have to be the government that oppresses its people? What about the entertainment industry?
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You evidentally don't read much science fiction.
--- Quote ---Since we're on the topic of liberties and governments, then let me ask you guys this:
If WW3 were started, a)who would be to blame? b)why? c)where would the warfare start? d) who would win?
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That's... not really on the topic.
Temuthril:
1984 > Brave New World.
Not in terms of how accurate of a description they are, I just enjoyed reading 1984 more.
AntiPaladin:
I think you can make an argument for either, KoC. I see that simply as an extension of the habitual use of euphemisms and PC language, not simply by the Government but by the populace in general. Similar to the idea that the media doesn't tell you what to think, but what to think about - you can still describe certain events and thoughts, but it takes more effort than most people are willing to put out in both speaking and understanding.
kostya:
It has been a while since I read the two books so I am a little rusty on details, but if I recall correctly, 1984 government was most concerned with controlling peoples minds (the concept of a thoughtcrime, two minute hate, and the idea that the government can make 2+2=5). BNW was more about pacifying the masses with Soma and fetal alcohol so they would be too drugged/mentally handicapped to care.
KoC:
--- Quote from: kostya on March 03, 2010, 03:49:45 AM ---It has been a while since I read the two books so I am a little rusty on details, but if I recall correctly, 1984 government was most concerned with controlling peoples minds (the concept of a thoughtcrime, two minute hate, and the idea that the government can make 2+2=5). BNW was more about pacifying the masses with Soma and fetal alcohol so they would be too drugged/mentally handicapped to care.
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THANK YOU.
And you clearly haven't either read 1984, AntiPaladin, or you can't think using your brainmeats.
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