Benjamen Walker's Theory of Everything 1984 (the year not the book) 40th Anniversary edition
Aug 15, 2024
Travel back to 1984 with intriguing sounds from commercials and movies that set the mood of a pivotal year. Explore how electronic media mirrored Orwell's themes of surveillance and totalitarianism in everyday life. Laugh along with anecdotes about Reaganomics while navigating socio-economic disparities and personal ambitions. Dive into a dystopian satire inspired by the 1984 Olympics, highlighting a chaotic atmosphere filled with humor. Reflect on the indelible moments in music, film, and pop culture that shaped a generation.
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Benjamen's 1984 Diary
- Benjamen Walker, at twelve, kept a diary like Orwell's Winston.
- He recorded sounds from media to document real totalitarianism.
Challenging Authority
- Walker's teacher questioned comparing America to Orwell's dystopia.
- His diary project aimed to prove her wrong, capturing real-world parallels.
Macintosh Dreams
- Walker's stepdad emphasized sports over sci-fi, but a Super Bowl commercial changed everything.
- Walker coveted the Macintosh, but his dad dismissed it, highlighting a generational divide.