Break New World - Ch. 40

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[Ninetail070]

Hello, thanks for reading this chapter! I appologize for the delay once again. With finals coming up, time is important. It will probably be slow for a few more weeks then we hope to catch up again.

Thanks~

 

[nobody2002]

Man, that's some 1984 level shit.

Thanks for the upload.

 

[Julian_123]

well damn.

 

[Weiss4Lyfe]

Is th brainwashing complete?

 

[myn3meisjo3]

it took me this long to realize that they took the r in Orwell and rotated it and moved it to the front to make Lowell

 

[Asy1]

gaslighting 😭

 

[JaneJeon]

This is fucking sickening. I know the whole point is "Jorjor Wells 1984" but man, something about this specific chapter makes me want to physically throw up.

 

[buzzbros2002]

Hello, thanks for reading this chapter! I appologize for the delay once again. With finals coming up, time is important. It will probably be slow for a few more weeks then we hope to catch up again.

Thanks~

Good luck with finals!!

 

[BanzaiYuri]

Huh, cute end 4koma on an otherwise disturbing chapter. That girl is a BL fantasizer? Or reverse harem? Reverse harem tentacles? BL tentacles?

 

[Dead4rain]

Yeah hardcore 1984 vibes

 

[onipuck]

So, a question comes to mind.
Who in the society benefits from this shit other than Lowel?

And even then, aside from brainwashing people that are already fairly well brainwashed and/or conditioned, do they actually learn anything useful in the schools?
What about agricultural studies, science, hell, even math?

Maybe it's because I'm weird, but how is this society actually surviving?
Unless it's a Soylent Green situation with the prison reeducation camps for those who don't follow the arbitrary rules.
That would actually make things interesting, literally have the brainwashed devour the ones who resist.

 

[Toloran]

So, a question comes to mind.
Who in the society benefits from this shit other than Lowel?

Lowell and anyone else near the top. No one is ever "Safe" in these kinds of systems since there's always the chance of betrayal, but those near the top gain a ton of benefits and are the "safest". Just look at the USSR for IRL examples.

And even then, aside from brainwashing people that are already fairly well brainwashed and/or conditioned, do they actually learn anything useful in the schools?
What about agricultural studies, science, hell, even math?

They likely do, but not too much. Societies like this need intellectuals to keep the lights running, but intellectuals are also the ones most likely to break free or resist the system. They're usually the ones purged first at the whims of those in charge.

Maybe it's because I'm weird, but how is this society actually surviving?
Unless it's a Soylent Green situation with the prison reeducation camps for those who don't follow the arbitrary rules.
That would actually make things interesting, literally have the brainwashed devour the ones who resist.

Probably not a soylent situation, but still a possibility until we know more.
But to answer the question: Better than you may think. Heavily managed systems can be efficient in the production of resources because it's far easier to go "Okay, we need more food production. You peons lose your cushy office jobs and go work the fields" than you can in societies with more freedom.
Usually what ruins that is that corruption seeps in pretty fast in those types of systems, so any gains you might get from organization are lost via corruption (and there will always be corruption).

 

[Dverin_Oshiban_Duren]

So, a question comes to mind.
Who in the society benefits from this shit other than Lowel?

I know I'm saying the obvious stuff here and you're probably asking more about how this world functions but hear me out 'cause you gave me some ideas:

According to everything we know so far, Lowell can basically mind control people so society has been probably shaped according to his will and ideas for his benefit.
This mind control thing is really op and can be used to explain a lot of things.
Another thing we see here is the social hierarchy system they got going on. It's not just a way to reward compliant people but to also reinforce Lowell's order. Humans are kinda weak to that sometimes, throughout several cultures in history and dystopias people were willing to turn a blind eye to (or even engage with) all the questionable things done by those in power as long as they got even a slightly better social status or something to guarantee their own safety.
Individual accountability is a thing but people change in intense situations. That + mind control is his strat.
Because of the mind control thing, other people's benefits have little influence. Of course humans can still starve to death and stuff so it looks like their basic necessities are met.
I think there was a phrase about Rome from a Roman poet, it went something like "Give them bread and circuses and they will never revolt." I think Lowell is trying to change society from its core and I guess he's almost done cuz most people aren't even a problem.
The only variables would be special people with special powers or even regular people with strong minds so he's trying to purge them.
But this society and everything looks so bummed out and boring... A better strategy would be more subtle.
Mind control probably took care of most of the corruption and other problems or maybe we just haven't seen it yet. Developments are still occurring.
He can't be doing things completely by himself so there must subordinates and officials and them and him probably get to enjoy this world the most. Maybe he has a family too? I mean you gotta ask why he's doing this. Yeah he's probably just some dude who got corrupted by his power or maybe he's one of those guys who strongly want justice or something but become villains 'cause their view got distorted.

And even then, aside from brainwashing people that are already fairly well brainwashed and/or conditioned, do they actually learn anything useful in the schools?
What about agricultural studies, science, hell, even math?

I'm guessing the manga is mostly showing us the brainwashing part because the other stuff isn't interesting. Safe to assume that schools are basically the same as the ones we have but with propaganda and brainwashing cranked to the max. I think some countries already had (and still do have) this kind of stuff going and they did manage to function even if it was just barely.
Educated people are always important for running things and Lowell should know it too. If you think about it, he kinda succeed at putting the brainwashed ones on top so as long as the others cooperate out of fear or desperation it'll work out.
He's already taken over the country, right? Or is it the entire world?

Maybe it's because I'm weird, but how is this society actually surviving?

Since the MC said in the earlier chapters that things changed over time we can assume that this current society/world is built on top of one that already works. It's like an alt history.
Remember that we're mostly seeing things from the perspective of a teen in highschool so we still don't have the complete picture on the world itself. Now that you mentioned it, I do think some small stuff is missing from this.
I don't think it's important for the story anyway but it would be nice to have more details about that.

Unless it's a Soylent Green situation with the prison reeducation camps for those who don't follow the arbitrary rules.
That would actually make things interesting, literally have the brainwashed devour the ones who resist.

Uh... I hope not.
While there is a lot gore, psychological thrill and dystopian themes I think this manga doesn't lean much over the actually super gross and disgusting side which would include stuff like cannibalism and sexual crimes.

I think this is more about a guy who suddenly got power and thrown into this situation trying break this 'new world' which took many things from him while also trying to fix himself or getting even more broken in the process.

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Theories:

Spoiler: probably not a spoiler I think

• Ok so a lot you might've already thought that Lowell going to make a public appearance is a trap. I mean it's obvious, right?
• What if Lowell actually dies as planned but it's too late? That'd be a bummer but it could be interesting in its own way.
• What if Lowell isn't the mastermind/final boss? What if there's another guy controlling him? (I admit this ain't quite creative but it happens a lot in fiction)
• What if Lowell is dead and it's just other guys running things using recordings and body doubles? What if he's been dead for a while and it's just "the system" running on autopilot?
• What if Lowell ain't even real? I just thought of it. No idea how it'll work unless he's a machine, tool or concept made up by someone but it could ruin the satisfaction of defeating the bad guy so it's probably not that.
• Oooh, maybe MC will get the choice to take over the world at the climax?

Sorry for getting so excited!

 

[shinobanana]

So, a question comes to mind.
Who in the society benefits from this shit other than Lowel?

And even then, aside from brainwashing people that are already fairly well brainwashed and/or conditioned, do they actually learn anything useful in the schools?
What about agricultural studies, science, hell, even math?

Maybe it's because I'm weird, but how is this society actually surviving?
Unless it's a Soylent Green situation with the prison reeducation camps for those who don't follow the arbitrary rules.
That would actually make things interesting, literally have the brainwashed devour the ones who resist.

The elites and masses love it. Just like in 1984 this is specifically a repression of 'deviant' members of the middle class. The regime is very new so obedient elites are enjoying their recent elevation. Meanwhile the masses are in a honeymoon phase enjoying the sense of security and reduced strife that total control over the news brings. Only the middle class can threaten the Lowell regime, the upper class is satisfied and the lower class is disorganized and easily fooled.
The middle class can't be eliminated because they are needed for the bulk of government work and to refresh the pool of elites. Instead they are heavily scrutinized, with those with the most potential being the most policed.

 

[LongTruong]

So, a question comes to mind.
Who in the society benefits from this shit other than Lowel?

And even then, aside from brainwashing people that are already fairly well brainwashed and/or conditioned, do they actually learn anything useful in the schools?
What about agricultural studies, science, hell, even math?

Maybe it's because I'm weird, but how is this society actually surviving?
Unless it's a Soylent Green situation with the prison reeducation camps for those who don't follow the arbitrary rules.
That would actually make things interesting, literally have the brainwashed devour the ones who resist.

Lowell supporter. And we can not say further without knowing what happened to the outside countries in the world.

 

[misopogon]

This shit's getting rather heavy, it was a rather disturbing chapter. Impressed by the manga.

 

[TestAddress]

Man, that's some 1984 level shit.

Thanks for the upload.

Soylent Beans + Orwell. Very sure one man feeds that community. Or one fat woman.

 

[TestAddress]

The elites and masses love it. Just like in 1984 this is specifically a repression of 'deviant' members of the middle class. The regime is very new so obedient elites are enjoying their recent elevation. Meanwhile the masses are in a honeymoon phase enjoying the sense of security and reduced strife that total control over the news brings. Only the middle class can threaten the Lowell regime, the upper class is satisfied and the lower class is disorganized and easily fooled.
The middle class can't be eliminated because they are needed for the bulk of government work and to refresh the pool of elites. Instead they are heavily scrutinized, with those with the most potential being the most policed.

Dude that's not middle class, that is poor class!!! A poor class is a person who don't control his own money!! They may have status but that is still a person loving in poverty because the money is still on a credit based system!!