This work presents a dystopian vision of the United States in the year 2100. The country has become a totalitarian state where technology and science have been used to control every aspect of citizens' lives. A council of scientists and engineers governs the nation, making decisions based on their own interests rather than those of the people. The government exercises total control over its citizens through advanced surveillance systems, propaganda, and manipulation of information. People live in a highly regimented society where every detail of their lives is monitored and controlled. The novel explores themes of technological advancement, social control, and the dangers of unchecked scientific progress. It also critiques the idea of a meritocratic society where those who are deemed most intelligent or capable hold power over others.
By H.G. Wells · First published 1906 · Genre: Non-fiction, Travel, Sociopolitical Commentary · 15 chapters