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Reflective Essay On 1984 By George Orwell

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One of the books I’ve read that has had a strong impact on my view of the world we live in today was 1984. Concurrently with the technological revolution and massive innovation that has dominated society for so long, this novel provides the perfect warning for a totalitarian society in an advanced age of technology. I like to think about Orwell’s interpretation of society and connect it with my own perception of the society I live in. I try to visualize how technology has both positive and negative impacts on our everyday lives and I’m excited to see how the integration of it into society will impact my life and those after me. Many are bothered by the constant surveillance by the government or obnoxious methods of advertisement that are correlated with an increase in technology, but I see it as an opportunity to make life more efficient. …show more content…

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