“Industrialization is the systemic exploitation of wasting assets. In all too many cases, the thing we call progress is merely an acceleration in the rate of that exploitation.”
Quote by Aldous Huxley
Work
The collected works of Aldous Huxley
This collection brings together a wide range of works by Aldous Huxley, including his influential novels, such as 'Brave New World' and 'Island,' as well as his insightful essays on philosophy, science, and culture. The collection offers a comprehensive overview of Huxley's intellectual journey and his exploration of complex themes like human nature, technological advancement, and the nature of reality. more
Author
Aldous Huxley
Aldous Huxley was an English writer and philosopher, renowned for his dystopian novel 'Brave New World'. Born on July 26, 1894, in Godalming, Surrey, England, he was the younger brother of the poet and critic Leonard Huxley. Huxley's works frequently delved into the interplay of science, politics, and philosophy, and he was a prominent figure in the literary movement known as the 'Lost Generation'. He passed away on November 22, 1963. more
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