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Overdue

Ep 132 - 1984, by George Orwell (Bonus Episode)

Sep 1, 2015
01:05:14
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The podcast explores the themes of government oppression and the dark side of humanity in George Orwell's 1984. They discuss the concept of Big Brother, the negative attention surrounding new technological advancements, perpetual war, thought crimes and doublethink. The hosts also compare 1984 to other dystopian novels and provide ways for listeners to engage with the show.
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  • 1984 explores the concept of thought crime and how the ruling party manipulates and indoctrinates individuals.
  • Controlling the past allows the ruling party to shape the perception of reality in society.

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The Society of Perpetual War

The podcast explores a dystopian society in which perpetual war is used to control and manipulate its citizens.

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