Well, control of a population is relatively easy and if you get the balance right, no army is required. All one needs is enough entertainment and a drive for a little bit more, and a debt cycle that allows people to increase purchases but never get out of debt. Anyone who does manage to get out of debt becomes a threat for they are no longer under the yoke of lenders. They are free.
The entire post is in fact very thought provoking without any doubt mate. But just the assertion enclosed on this quote above alone is actually inviting to some interesting reflections I would like to bring aboard for further discussion too.
¿Do you think we are living now closer to the futuristic envision depicted on a 1984 World or for the contrary more close to a Brave New World?
From what I know (never read either) it is more 'brave new world'. Entertained to death.