Brave New World
Brave New World
Aldous Huxley
Sahil Lavingia
Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.
Winston Churchill
One of Winston Churchill's favorite books.
Sam Altman
This book was on Sam Altman's bookshelf.
Stewart Brand
Stewart Brand recommended this book on his "Selected Books for the Manual for Civilization" blog post.
Yuval Noah Harari
The best science fiction book ever, definitely the most prescient. - Yuval Noah Harari
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Brave New World

Brave New World

Aldous Huxley
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Aldous Huxley
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In the masterful strokes of Aldous Huxley's pen lies "Brave New World," a visionary exploration of a future where human civilization is mechanically manicured into a disturbing utopia. Here, the precision of genetic engineering, the rigidity of caste systems, and the soporific embrace of the drug soma delineate a society meticulously stripped of individuality, freedom, and the messy beauty of emotional turmoil. Huxley's narrative weaves through this artificially harmonized world, questioning the very fabric of happiness and the price paid for an unblemished societal order. It is a tale that juxtaposes the human spirit against the inexorable march of technocratic control, inviting readers into a reflection on the essence of humanity in the face of overwhelming societal engineering. As relevant today as upon its publication, "Brave New World" serves as a stark reminder of the dangers lurking behind the seductive veneer of technological advancement and societal perfection. Through the lives of characters like the enigmatic Bernard Marx, the innocent Savage, and the unwavering Lenina Crowne, Huxley unfolds a narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is terrifying, compelling us to ponder the cost of our relentless pursuit of progress. This classic novel stands not only as a testament to Huxley's brilliance but also as a cautionary tale that echoes with increasing urgency in our current age, challenging us to confront the moral implications of our quest for a flawless world.

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Released
1932
1 Jan
Length
268
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One of Winston Churchill's favorite books.
The best science fiction book ever, definitely the most prescient. - Yuval Noah Harari
Slightly older and less well known [than 1984] but equally chilling vision. - Tristan Harris
Matt Mullenweg mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
I love this book. I think it's a masterpiece. - PewDiePie
Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.
This book was on Sam Altman's bookshelf.
Stewart Brand recommended this book on his "Selected Books for the Manual for Civilization" blog post.
Recommended on Jordan Peterson's website.
In [this book], one can often detect strong hints of a vicarious approval of what is ostensibly being satirized. - Christopher Hitchens
Words can be like X-rays if you use them properly – they’ll go through anything. You read and you’re pierced.
— Aldous Huxley, Brave New World

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