4/24/23 Jack Lord Mr. Sutcliffe 1984 George Orwell’s 1984 is a dystopian novel that portrays a totalitarian government where individualism, freedom of speech, and personal privacy are non-existent. The book depicts a society in which the government controls every aspect of its citizens’ lives, including their thoughts, actions, and memories. While this may seem far-fetched, many aspects of the book are relevant to current governments. In today's society, facial recognition cameras, people's voices being suppressed, and controlling how history is perceived are some ways current governments are similar to the government Orwell imagined in 1984. One way current governments are similar to the government in 1984 is the use of facial recognition cameras. These cameras are used to track and monitor citizens' movements, and they have become increasingly popular in recent years. Governments use these cameras to identify individuals and track their movements, which raises concerns about privacy and the government's ability to control citizens. In 1984, the government uses telescreens to monitor citizens' movements and actions. These telescreens are a constant reminder that the government is …show more content…
In 1984, the government controls every aspect of its citizens' lives, including their thoughts and emotions. The government does this through the use of the thought police, who punish citizens for even thinking about going against the government. In today's society, governments use various tactics to suppress people's voices. One example is the use of social media censorship. Social media companies, such as Twitter and Facebook, have been criticized for censoring content that goes against their community guidelines. While these guidelines are intended to prevent hate speech and misinformation, they can also be used to suppress voices that go against the government's