I noticed a similarity between the books Brave New World and Amusing Ourselves to Death. They both show a future where people are controlled by technology and entertainment, making them lose their ability to think critically. In Brave New World, people are taught to accept their place in society and rely on a drug called “soma” and constant distractions to keep them content. In Amusing Ourselves to Death, it is argued that our focus on quick entertainment has made us less capable of thinking deeply about important matters.
Both books warn about the dangers of blindly following authority and being too comfortable with the status quo. They have made me realize the importance of questioning information and being open to different viewpoints. These books also made me more aware of how technology and media influence our perceptions of the world. In summary, Brave New World and Amusing Ourselves to Death are thought-provoking books that have challenged me to think critically about the world I live in.