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For a series of psychological reasons I try to avoid reading 1984. From what I have read so far, I would say that it's Cryptonomicon. But it's a good future, i
by atmosx 11y ago
For a series of psychological reasons I try to avoid reading 1984.
From what I have read so far, I would say that it's Cryptonomicon. But it's a good future, it's a very sad future. Not as sad as Huxley's or Orwell's but sad enough.
- dudul 11y agoThe thing with "Brave New World" is that it's not a sad future. Everyone is happy. Everyone is conditioned to be happy with their situation. Alphas are happy to be alphas and enjoy a lot of privileges, Betas are happy to be betas and not have to deal with as many responsibilities as Alphas, etc. And this is the scariest part to me in the book.
- atmosx 11y agoHm, you intrigued me, I need to read it.