As we look at our first dystopia, I cannot help but think of some of the reoccurring themes, such as social castes, within Brave New World and how they are still similar to the utopias that we have read. It shows how even when coming from a logical place intended to fix a problem, a different problem is created. I'm talking about the need for some utopias, and now dystopias, I suppose, to create classes forced under predestination.
My question is: how does the society of Brave New World benefit from having children in different intellectual castes? As it is so contradictory to the modern educational concept that those lowest below the curve need the most help, how could a society that broadened intellectual divides use that practice to its advantage? Is the Alpha Beta system even more harmful than the Gold Silver system held by the Utopians?
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