Aldous Huxley's prophecies of the future and the dangerous roles that scientific development would possibly play come through loud and clear in Brave New World. The novel, as satirical and fictional as it was intended to be, shows an uncanny resemblance to modern day technological advances. In Brave New World, a society is introduced in which each person is genetically created, and all emotions are controlled by the powers at hand. There is no need for happiness, and present-day immoralities aren't considered taboo. The novel, as a whole, depicts what would happen if technological advances were to continue at a progressed rate. Huxley shines through with his ideas of mass production- modeled after Ford's invention of the assembly line, which consequentially headed the industrial revolution. In his writing, Huxley avoids the direct assertion of Ford's principles, however, metaphorically, he bases the entire novel around his systems and rationale. .
The theme of Brave New World is not one that requires much introduction. The novel is a theory that scientific development will lead to a perfect world in which there is no freedom. In this utopian world, the freedom wouldn't be restricted to the upper class, or denied to the lower castes; it simply wouldn't exist. In this context, the freedoms and liberties that are bestowed upon present-day citizens would become reversed; simple rights and social niceties tossed aside. In this futuristic society, the biggest upset is the character's theory that "everyone belongs to everyone else." They are conditioned at a young age and one of their prevailing immoralities is their distinct sexual behavior. They are not taught to believe any certain religion, and consequentially, they mature into carefree, promiscuous adults. .
The setting of this novel is altogether startling. Penned in 632 A.F., it's unimaginable motor vehicles and transport systems are mind-boggling, while their health care and sterilization are not to be neglected.
