The conditioning of babies in the World State is focused on creating a specific kind of citizen who fits into the rigid social hierarchy. Here's a breakdown of why:
* Flowers: Babies are conditioned to love flowers because they represent a symbol of pleasure and happiness. This association is tied to the consumption of soma, the drug that provides instant, effortless pleasure. The World State wants citizens to associate positive emotions with the consumption of soma and with the World State's authority, which encourages its use.
* Books: Babies are not conditioned to dislike books. In fact, they are conditioned to find books boring. The World State discourages independent thought and critical analysis, and the pursuit of knowledge is seen as disruptive to the social order. Books, as carriers of knowledge and ideas, are deemed unnecessary for their citizens.
The goal of the World State's conditioning is to create a population that is:
* Content and complacent: The conditioning is designed to make people happy and satisfied with their assigned roles, suppressing any desire for individual freedom or change.
* Consumeristic: The World State is a consumer-driven society, and citizens are encouraged to consume goods and services, including soma.
* Stable and controlled: The conditioning eliminates the potential for instability, rebellion, or social unrest.
It's important to remember that the conditioning process is deeply disturbing. The novel explores the dangers of a world where individuality, critical thinking, and freedom are sacrificed for stability and conformity.