Welcome to a world where you are your own worst enemy

Orwell feared a brutal dictatorship. He imagined a world where books were banned, truth was controlled, and information became a luxury.

Orwell feared a brutal dictatorship. He imagined a world where books were banned, truth was controlled, and information became a luxury.

But Huxley saw a different threat—an overflow of everything, making people lazy, indifferent, and passive.

Today, we live in a reality much closer to Huxley’s vision. We’re not restricted, but we don’t need to be—because we entertain ourselves into oblivion. Our enemies are not dictators or censors, but endless scrolling, clickbait, and an infinite loop of “recommended” videos.

You let yourself be hypnotized

When was the last time you were forced to be silent? When were you banned from speaking the truth?

That’s no longer necessary. You can say whatever you want, but who cares? Your words drown in a sea of memes, trends, viral news, and brain-numbing entertainment.

You could be reading books, watching insightful lectures, or learning new skills. But let’s be honest—Netflix, memes, and funny cat videos always win. We don’t fear strict control. We fear missing out on the latest show or running out of content.

You are the product, and you sell yourself willingly

Orwell feared we would be forced into submission. Huxley feared we would be bought with pleasure.

You wake up and grab your phone first thing in the morning. You spend hours scrolling through social media, unaware of how your life is slipping away.

And here’s the irony: You think you’re in control, but in reality, you’re being controlled by algorithms, habits, and laziness.

You’re not consuming content—content is consuming you.

What can you do about it?

You don’t have to become a monk or give up fun altogether. But remember this: If you always need to be entertained, you’re already on a leash.

• Filter your information. Read books, not just headlines.
• Train your focus. If you can’t read a text longer than a tweet, you have a problem.
• Make conscious choices. You can waste your night on memes and dumb shows, or you can level up.

Final question

No one programmed you—you chose this path yourself.

The only question is, are you ready to switch off autopilot?