The rise of technology and its impact on society has become a great concern in modern society since many are dependent on technology and social media in this generation. George Orwell’s “1984” reflects on the potential dangers of technology, revealing how citizens can become dehumanized and controlled by governments if left unchecked. Society must consider how to maintain individuality and freedoms for all in this ever changing world. The issues of constant surveillance and government control depicted in George Orwell's novel "1984" are still relevant in modern American society, highlighting the dangers of dehumanization and loss of privacy.
Surveillance is ever present in the novel “1984”, as it is used by the government to control and manipulate the citizens, creating a constant
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Realizing the extent of the government’s brainwashing techniques, Winston describes how “nearly all children nowadays were horrible. …Organizations …systematically turned [them into] ungovernable little savages, and yet this produced in them no tendency whatever to rebel against the discipline of the Party.” The pessimistic tone of this quote reflects Winston's understanding of the oppressive and controlling nature of the government. The phrase "nearly all children nowadays were horrible" suggests that the younger generation was once rebellious and difficult to control, but now the government's efforts have turned them into submission and compliance, leaving them without any thought of rebellion. The government’s actions have stripped the citizens of their individuality and freedom, leaving them dehumanized, and as a result, enabling the government to pursue its agenda without