Adore Quote by Aldous Huxley
“People will come to love their oppression, to adore the technologies that undo their capacities to think.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Brave New World, Aldous Huxley, 1932
People may embrace oppressive systems and technology that diminish critical thinking, mistaking comfort for freedom.
In simple terms: Comfort can mask loss of freedom.
Key Takeaway
Question technologies that limit thinking.
Themes
control
technology
freedom
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- consumer culture
- political regimes
- education systems
- social media
Key Concepts
philosophy
political theory
media studies
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts make you ignore oppression?
- How can you foster independent thinking?
A Different Perspective
Technology can also empower critical thought if used wisely.
