• Jack
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    113 days ago

    By softer means I ment softer than what usually people picture when they think of distopia and that in my experience is 1984 by Orwell. Yes in brave new world there is a class system and all other listed flaws, but decention is not delt with by force, but by propaganda, ridicule and endless distractions. In other words the main tool of oppression is not the stick but the carrot.

    • @nesc@lemmy.cafe
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      -43 days ago

      You do understand that a book is about the most priveleged caste? You can’t have rigid caste society with soft oppression and carrots without sticks.

      • Jack
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        103 days ago

        You can by using:

        Also drugs. It is stated in the book, several times, have you read it?