Prediction vs. Reality

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08-09-2008, 01:11 PM
flambeaux

Prediction vs. Reality

From my point of view, it is quite evident that George Orwell had predicted totalitarianism.

If that is true, the question is: Was George Orwell right about the future? If he was, can you please post your thoughts? (thank you :p )

While I was reading "1984", I was thinking about the things that were happening today. For example, Democratic People's Republic of (North) Korea's government is very similar to that of Oceania. From what I know, North Korea has been involved in training their children to be loyal towards the nation and those who opposed against the nation were imprisoned. Furthermore, DPRK installed radios in different areas to persuade and teach people. Oceania Party is somehow similar to North Korea. Oceania Party totally brainwashed children through the telescreens and propaganda.

In my opinion, telescreens and televisions are very similar. In "1984" the telescreens have brainwashed and controlled the people while in the 21st century we are greatly influenced by the television.

Telescreen was a prediction that not many could've imagined.

Once again... What do you think the similarity/difference between George Orwell's prediction of the future and reality?

I would appreciate all answers. Thank you ;)
08-10-2008, 02:44 AM
bazarov

We discussed that question in other threads, check it.
08-10-2008, 01:43 PM
The Atheist

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Originally Posted by flambeaux

From my point of view, it is quite evident that George Orwell had predicted totalitarianism.

If that is true, the question is: Was George Orwell right about the future? If he was, can you please post your thoughts? (thank you :p )

While I was reading "1984", I was thinking about the things that were happening today. For example, Democratic People's Republic of (North) Korea's government is very similar to that of Oceania. From what I know, North Korea has been involved in training their children to be loyal towards the nation and those who opposed against the nation were imprisoned. Furthermore, DPRK installed radios in different areas to persuade and teach people. Oceania Party is somehow similar to North Korea. Oceania Party totally brainwashed children through the telescreens and propaganda.

In my opinion, telescreens and televisions are very similar. In "1984" the telescreens have brainwashed and controlled the people while in the 21st century we are greatly influenced by the television.

Telescreen was a prediction that not many could've imagined.

Once again... What do you think the similarity/difference between George Orwell's prediction of the future and reality?

I would appreciate all answers. Thank you ;)

Unfortunately, it would be a discussion on current world politics, which is not allowed (or desirable).

I will note that 1984 is in no way predictive, either by accident or design. Orwell had already seen the results of totalitarianism, in Germany, Russia, Italy and Spain. As always, he was writing about what he knew already.