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Totalitarianism In 1984

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Our generation,the millennial, are born along with all these modern technologies. From high tech phones, cameras, and computer, the world is changing every second of the day. As the tech companies increase its scope of potential so as the rise of the threat. Social media collect information about our daily lives which is sold to other companies for profit, including the government. Government like the CIA, Central Intelligence Agency, and NSA, National Security Agency, are created in order to spy on their own citizens. Right after the 9/11 incident, the United States government have grown paranoid. In response they have decided to tighten the security within and out of the country. The CIA is responsible for collecting and monitoring foreign …show more content…

For example, a privacy activist, Max Schrems who went against Facebook for their privacy policies and also protested the violation of rights by transferring personal data to the NSA(National Security Agency). It is also a great example in 1984 about Winston Smith who knew about the violation of his privacy in which he knew the consequences. In order to prevent total control, the people needs to be aware of their surroundings, their devices, and where they leave their personal …show more content…

In addition to a centralized workflow in Winston’s life. The telescreens were everywhere including the main Square Garden which also has guards. It was an advance technology that is capable of detecting movements and sounds. The telescreens were the main gadget that was used not only to spy on people but to explicitly watch them in their every move. The telescreen is a modern version of a phone. Through geolocation, anyone can be tracked and through the microphone, you can be heard. The warning was portrayed by Winston through his movements and the consequences of his actions. For instance, Winston’s diary and how it showed betrayal towards the Party because he committed thoughtcrime, a unorthodox thoughts that went against the Party’s beliefs. In addition to Winton’s love affair with Julia, which he committed sexcrime, an immoral sexual relationship or activity while he is still married to Katherine. In the end, Winston ended up in jail, beaten, tortured, and brainwashed because he was considered insane. As O’Brien said, “Reality only exist inhuman mind. No where else” (234), only proves that he believes the only reality exist within the Party. Winston’s torture shows that we would not allow this to happen because no one ever wants to experience that

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