Inflicting pain is obvious. That’s an obvious way to hurt or subdue somebody. To break their will or to force them to let you have your way. That’s what George Orwell was worried about. But inflicting pleasure on someone is much more subtle and can be even more debilitating.
Orwell Versus Huxley
Orwell Versus Huxley
Orwell Versus Huxley
Inflicting pain is obvious. That’s an obvious way to hurt or subdue somebody. To break their will or to force them to let you have your way. That’s what George Orwell was worried about. But inflicting pleasure on someone is much more subtle and can be even more debilitating.