On this day in 1949, Orwell's "1984" is published.

[muntrv]

Newspeak, thoughtcrimes, and Big Brother are introduced as George Orwell's vision of a dystopian future is published. 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' will be seen as both a great literary work and an accurate warning of the "double plus ungood" rise of totalitarianism and surveillance.
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[cbreezen]

1. I chuckled when I bought this book recently.

It was priced at $19.84.

[Cyrano]

2. The book is a "Must Read" for everyone

It's as relevant today as ever. Especially since the Republican base "Love Big Brother."

[Decoy of Fenris]

3. I love this book. I find it more relevant now than ever, especially the end.

Blind obedience. Support of "The Party" at all costs. Knowledge becoming a taboo and ignorance becoming strength. "The Party" controlling every aspect of your life, from your actions to your opinions to your very knowledge of reality. Power not as a means, but as an end.

It's a compelling and enlightening read from start to finish.

[ghostsinthemachine]

4. Yes, it is like a guide

For What we are seeing now. .