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The foremost claim from the author is passive forms of leisure are cheap satisfaction that does not require endeavor and ability. To support this claim, the author shows examples regarding “bread and circuses” television culture and Aldous Huxley’s soma culture in “Brave New World.” From the statement, the author is trying to show implications of passive forms of leisure. However, the author did not portray well enough. This is because the author is merely listing the examples to support his claim. Without any basis understanding of the examples, ones would not be able to understand the reason. Using the phrase “bread and circuses,” it meant the superficial and simplistic means to pacify people by giving them what they crave for. Through …show more content…

To add on, Huxley also mentioned that more young people are getting more addictive to technologies, and it changed from interaction with people on face to using electronic devices. This brings out the point that it anesthetizes the agent and reduces creative engagement. However, it shows that the author had neglect of the benefits of passive leisure. United Nations and the World Health Organization researches had revealed that the physiological benefits of leisure experience contribute to recovery, living, and health quality. Also, researches in LG-sponsored survey proved technologies do not only anesthetizes the agent and reduce creative engagement, but it helps in strengthening bond between families and …show more content…

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