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The society in Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World is either perfect, or perfectly awful. The 60second Recap lets you be the judge—just press play.

Video Transcription:

The following is an educational video designed for the edification and instruction of future citizens of the World State.

Welcome to the World State. The happiness you’ve always dreamed about, the life you’ve always wanted—it’s here for the taking.

?Here in our ultra-functional, ultra-advanced society, each human being is conditioned from inception to enjoy the full benefits of the World State.

Our capable technicians use the most sophisticated processes to skillfully condition every citizen to the happiness of the life that awaits them.
?Here in the World State, you have nothing to fear. You will be free from disease. Free from pain.

And should you ever encounter anything that doesn’t coincide with the heaven-like harmony of the World State, rest assured that a little dose of Soma—a finely-tuned compound available exclusively in the World State—will be close at hand to send you off on a glorious mental vacation.

The World State. Won’t you think of joining us?