The document discusses the role of technology in distracting from or escaping reality. It references how in Brave New World, the drug soma allows people to take endless holidays without consequences. In contemporary society, marijuana is seen as a self-punishing drug that makes people sensitive to the problems in the world. While technology and drugs can be used to escape reality, they do not address the real issues and are ultimately not a solution. The document examines the complex relationship between technology, reality, and society.