The Language of Control: Newspeak and Thought Manipulation

This chapter explores the concept of Newspeak, a language designed to limit freedom of thought and personal expression, highlighting its role in totalitarian control. The discussion underscores how reducing vocabulary serves to make dissent unthinkable and to shape the populace's understanding of reality. By paralleling Orwell's themes, it delves into the dangers of language manipulation and the implications for political discourse amidst rising authoritarianism.