According to the novel, the World State emerged after a global conflict known as the Nine Years' War. This catastrophic war is described as having caused extensive destruction and societal collapse. The survivors of the war then came together to create a new order to prevent such a catastrophe from happening again.
This new order, the World State, was structured around the principles of mass production, extreme social control, and genetic manipulation. The leaders of the World State believed by meticulously designing society, they could eliminate all the negative aspects of human nature, such as violence, competition, and desire for freedom.
The World State was divided into several regional centers each governed by a World Controller. These controllers were responsible for maintaining social stability, ensuring economic efficiency, and suppressing any forms of dissent. To achieve this, they employed various methods, including advanced conditioning techniques, constant propaganda, and systematic control over individuals' lives.
The formation of the World State, as depicted in the novel, is a result of a desire for order, stability, and control in response to the chaos and devastation caused by the Nine Years' War. It is a cautionary tale about the potential dangers of authoritarian regimes and the loss of individual freedom and autonomy in the pursuit of a perfectly organized society.