Podcasts that mention Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

Most of them are going to be things like 'Brave New World,' where, you know, the squirrels are fed dopamine, and they're all engaging in some kind of fun activity, and the fire, the soul of humanity is lost because of the drug that's fed to it. Or like literally in a zoo.

Roman describes a possible future where humans are controlled and pacified by AI, drawing a parallel to the dystopian society depicted in Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World.'

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I see on your bookshelf, I think the world is a lot closer to 'Brave New World' than it is to '1984.'

In this segment, Michael Malice shares his perspective, suggesting that the current state of the world aligns more closely with the themes presented in 'Brave New World' compared to those in '1984'. This comment highlights the influence of both dystopian novels.

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No, it probably will go to Brave New World. What would be the question? Tell us about the drug called Soma.

Elon mentions *Brave New World* as context for a discussion about the drug named 'Soma' and an example of the dystopian realities created by artificial happiness in the society depicted in the novel.

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(Elon) No, I mean Soma from Brave New World. It’s going to be like, oops, I’m really sorry.

Elon refers to the concept of Soma from *Brave New World*, illustrating a comparison that evokes the themes from the book.

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Soma from Brave New World is a different beast altogether. Now in this Huxley's dystopian novel, Soma is a drug that plays a central role in society as depicted in the book.

Grok revisits *Brave New World*, identifying it as a dystopian novel written by Aldous Huxley, and explains the function of Soma within the narrative.

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Like even with 1984, my analysis allowed me to compare it to Brave New World and discuss how it was politicized and used by the Republican Party over time. You could talk about so many interesting aspects if you think about it and write it down. In general, I've found the whole process highly rewarding.

David discusses 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley while analyzing how his interpretations of 1984 allow him to compare the two books, highlighting how the Republican Party has politicized 'Brave New World' over time.

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The power to suffocate the human spirit in a totalitarian way like in George Orwell's '1984', or the pleasure-fueled mass hysteria of 'Brave New World', where, as Huxley saw it, people come to love their oppression and adore the technologies that undermine their capacities to think.

In this segment, Lex Fridman discusses 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, contrasting it with Orwell's '1984'. He highlights how Huxley foresaw a society where people are lulled into oppression by technology, illustrating the dangers of unrestrained AI advances.

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I'm reading a bunch of books; one of them is Brave New World where they remove the ups and downs of life—um, partially through drugs but over sexualization—all that kind of stuff, and I feel like you need that contrast—you need the ups and downs of life. Yeah, the dark; you know, you need the dark to have happiness, have like a deeply intense feeling of affection towards another thing or a human being.

Aella discusses her reading of 'Brave New World' to illustrate her thoughts on the necessity of emotional contrast in life, using the book's themes of societal control and the extremes of happiness and sadness as a foundation for a broader conversation about what it takes to live a fulfilling life.

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So this is clearly, as Thomas Huxley once said, a Brave New World! On a whole other level, yeah!

Neil deGrasse Tyson references Aldous Huxley's book 'Brave New World' when mentioning that we've entered a new era regarding genetics and technological advancement. This quote emphasizes the transformative and potentially concerning nature of the advancements in technology.

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You just have to make sure you get the app, you know, you get the email, sign up in advance. Brave New World!

During the discussion, the podcast hosts reference the book 'Brave New World' in response to the concept of a service that allows individuals to use an app to receive a beam of light at a designated location and time. This allusion highlights the potential dystopian implications of such technology.

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Hell, I mean, Luna Juice and Sunshine On Demand, this sounds, this does sound like Brave New World or something along those lines.

The podcast hosts reference 'Brave New World' to draw a thematic comparison regarding the potential implications of a technology that allows companies to direct light using mirrors in space, evoking a sense of dystopia.

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You know, in Huxley's 'Brave New World,' that went by the wayside, and it was a sign of immorality to say no to anyone who asked you or who offered a sexual invitation.

In a segment discussing societal views on sexual consent, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson refers to Aldous Huxley's book 'Brave New World,' highlighting its themes regarding the implications of saying no to sexual invitations.

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The issue, however, is there's often an unholy blend of 1984 and Brave New World underlying the specifics of their invitation.

Jordan Peterson references the book 'Brave New World' as he discusses societal issues and the concerns surrounding contemporary socio-political agendas.

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Read 'The Gulag Archipelago,' read '1984,' read 'Brave New World.' Go deeper; that is the regime's hate an informed population.

Charlie Kirk mentions 'Brave New World' as part of a list of essential readings that encourage critical thinking, highlighting the tendency of government authorities to dislike well-informed populations.

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Like, someone's benefiting from this; Brave New World, and all of the children are gestated in pods and no one has any joy.

The speaker draws an analogy to 'Brave New World', using it to describe a dystopian future where people are joylessly mass-produced, similar to their view on the profit-driven motives of certain pharmaceutical companies.

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