Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

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Apr 24, 2020

The podcast discusses Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, exploring themes of happiness, control, and propaganda. It compares Huxley's dystopian vision to today's society, highlighting the manipulative nature of 24-hour news stations and the prevalence of drug ads. The use of mind-altering drugs in the novel is contrasted with Orwell's 1984. Additionally, the podcast shares how Landmark Booksellers boosted sales during the lockdown and updates on reading progress.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Exploring Happiness and Control in Brave New World

03:07 • 4min

Happiness, Propaganda, and Control

07:32 • 15min

Analysis of Propaganda in Today's Society

23:01 • 3min

Mind-Altering Drugs and Contrasting Ideas

25:47 • 11min

Boosting Book Sales During Lockdown and Current Reading Progress

36:18 • 3min