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2020 = 1984

19/7/2020

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Yes, really;  some examples
  • technology exists in the public realm only as a tool for the elite to control society, e.g. facial recognition systems, Smart/5G surveillance, internet of things, social media
  • war is ceaseless, fought with mysterious enemies, e.g. the war on terror, the war on COVID
  • in "1984," the Versificator is a tool which automatically produces music and literature in line with ruling party standards, without human input. Newspaper content can now be created by artificial intelligence, as can popular music
  • the belief that people are deterred from disobedience through propaganda is widespread
  • In 1984, Orwell wrote: "The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." (Cognitive dissonance)
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