Did Orwell, Huxley & Wells Predict Our Future? (1984, Brave New World, The Time Machine)

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Read and Reflect

Jason Smith

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Bringing classic books to life. Join us on Read & Reflect, a podcast dedicated to exploring the timeless world of classic literature. Each episode delves into a celebrated novel, offering a rich blend of dramatic readings and in-depth discussions. But also a curated series from Read & Reflect dedicated to exploring influential works across history, philosophy, political thought, and literature. Each episode offers in-depth analysis, contextual background, and critical reflection on texts that have shaped intellectual traditions, challenged dominant narratives, and contributed to our

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Did Orwell, Huxley & Wells Predict Our Future? (1984, Brave New World, The Time Machine)

Read and Reflect

11 minutes 55 seconds

7 months ago

Did Orwell, Huxley & Wells Predict Our Future? (1984, Brave New World, The Time Machine)

In this episode of Read & Reflect, we explore how George Orwell's 1984, Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, and H.G. Wells' The Time Machine eerily predicted the world we live in today — from mass surveillance and social control to distraction culture and class inequality.These classic dystopian novels weren’t just fiction — they were warnings.Join us as we unpack how these visionary authors foresaw a future shaped by technology, power, and human behavior.Can books from decades ago really predict the world we live in today? In this episode of Read & Reflect, we explore how three visionary authors — George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, and H.G. Wells — foresaw the challenges of our tech-obsessed, surveillance-driven, and divided society.Through 1984, Brave New World, and The Time Machine, these classic novels warned us about issues we're facing right now — from government surveillance and media manipulation to distraction culture, social inequality, and the dark side of technology.Join Jason Smith as he unpacks how these timeless stories still shape the way we understand privacy, power, technology, and the human condition.What You'll Learn:How Orwell predicted surveillance culture & "Big Brother"Huxley’s warning about pleasure, distraction & social controlWells’ vision of class division & the future of humanityWhy these books feel more relevant than everIf You Enjoyed This Episode:→ Subscribe for more deep dives into books that challenge the way we see the world.→ Leave a comment — which of these authors feels most relevant today?→ Share this video with someone who thinks classic books are just "old stories."Listen to the full Read & Reflect podcast wherever you get your podcasts."Books that predicted our modern world""How Orwell, Huxley & Wells predicted technology & society""Dystopian books that came true"#1984 #BraveNewWorld #TheTimeMachine #GeorgeOrwell #AldousHuxley #HGWells #DystopianBooks #BooksThatPredictedTheFuture #readandreflect