While this does prove true, numerous side effects such as loss of identity, lack of original thought, and conformity to a preset status quo manifest themselves as well. Thus, zombielike creatures, mere shells of human beings, are produced. Another theme in the movie is that ignorance of the past leads to a bleak future. With a dictator such as Milosevic lording over the ethnic Albanians, one cannot help but notice the similarity between him and Adolf Hitler. A society must be aware of their past to prevent mistakes from repeating themselves.
Culture is also a factor which defines the cumulative personality of a people.
The persons viewing this program are shocked to realize the way their lives have changed. Malcolm X's opinion of cultural education is apparent from his autobiography, where he states that a race's strength stems from the knowledge of their collective past. The fact that the zombies dominating Harrison's culture are unaware of this past is a tribute to the effective brainwashing executed by the government. Irony is prevalent in this movie as well. Thus, he possesses the role of the godlike advisor, leading the organization behind the scenes that advises and monitors television, news, the president, and all forms of media accessible to the public.