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I think the soma drug from Brave New World (not 1984) is from sóma, a ritualistic drink / drink of the gods in Vedic literature. Huxley did indeed have an inter

I think the soma drug from Brave New World (not 1984) is from sóma, a ritualistic drink / drink of the gods in Vedic literature. Huxley did indeed have an interest in Vedic mysticism according to the BNW Wikipedia article.

PeterStuer 3y ago
Soma is indeed the name of the drug used to keep the serves compliant in Brave New World.