The novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley depicts a dystopian society in which people are manipulated, conditioned, and drugged to maintain a stable and peaceful society. The society depicted in the novel is highly controlled and authoritarian, and people are conditioned to accept their roles and not question their government. In the following essay, the society prophesied in Brave New World will be compared to today's reality, with reference to the novel. One of the most striking similarities between the society depicted in Brave New World and today's reality is the prevalence of consumerism. In the novel, consumerism is used as a means to control and pacify the population. This is achieved by conditioning people to believe that happiness and identity depend on material goods. Consumerism is also prevalent today, as advertising and marketing are designed to get people to buy more and more. People are constantly bombarded with advertisements, and many feel that their happiness and identity depend on their possessions. This is evident in the rise of online shopping, social media, and the culture of conspicuous consumption. …show more content…
In the novel, technology is used to control people and keep them passive. This is achieved through the use of conditioning and drugs to ensure that people are satisfied with their lives and do not question authority. Today, technology also plays an important role in people's lives. Many people spend hours on their smartphones, computers, and other devices every day, and social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter are used to manipulate public opinion and influence people's beliefs. Unlike in the novel, however, people today have the freedom to choose how they use technology, and it can be used for positive purposes such as education, communication, and