Cram them full of non-combustible data, chock them so damned full of 'facts' they feel stuffed, but absolutely 'brilliant' with information. Then they'll feel they're thinking, they'll get a sense of motion without moving. And they'll be happy, because facts of that sort don't change. Don't give them any slippery stuff like philosophy or sociology to tie things up with. That way lies melancholy.
In "Fahrenheit 451," Ray Bradbury warns against overwhelming individuals with an excess of information that lacks depth and meaning. He suggests that by bombarding people with facts and data, they can be made to feel intellectually engaged while remaining unaware of their stagnation. This approach keeps them fixed in a state of complacency, devoid of genuine understanding or personal reflection.
Bradbury argues that the constant input of non-challenging information satisfies people’s desire for knowledge but ultimately leaves them unfulfilled. By avoiding complex subjects like philosophy or sociology, which provoke introspection and critical thinking, society can prevent individuals from confronting deeper truths, leading to a superficial sense of happiness even as they remain intellectually imprisoned.
