Orwell argued that Wells confused scientific advancement with progress in societal values. For Orwell, this flaw in thinking made it hard for Wells to reconcile the order, planning and scientific encouragement found within Nazi Germany and his vision of a world state run by a scientific elite.
According to Orwell, Wells mistakenly believed that scientific advancements were synonymous with societal progress. This flawed thinking prevented Wells from reconciling the organized structure, planned development, and emphasis on science seen in Nazi Germany with his own vision for a world ruled by a scientific elite.