Quote by Aldous Huxley

The older dictators fell because they could never supply their subjects with enough bread, enough circuses, enough miracles and mysteries. Nor did they posses a really effective system of mind-manipulation. Under a scientific dictator, education will rea

The older dictators fell because they could never supply the

Summary

ch new heights, ensuring that people are supplied with an abundance of basic necessities, entertainment, and wonders. A scientific dictator would also establish a highly effective system of mind-manipulation, allowing them to control and shape the thoughts, beliefs, and opinions of the population. This quote suggests that the downfall of older dictators was their inability to meet the needs and desires of their subjects, both in material and psychological aspects. Conversely, a scientific dictator would possess the means to fulfill these needs, thereby maintaining their power and control over the masses.

By Aldous Huxley

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