Orwell was no prophet, but an honest man

[acdouglas92]

It's funny...this question often seems to be thrown around when studying 1984. I for one believe that Orwell's novel is a grim prediction that has not yet (thank God) come true, but for all we know I think it could happen. Consider this: the lottery that is discussed towards the beginning of the novel could be likened to any one of our sports contests of today. If the Super Bowl is on, than (for some) all is forget, and the world could go on as it is for all they care, so long as the fourth quarter whistle is blown. I know it's kinda out there, but that's what our class came up with when discussing the novel and its parallels with today's society. Any comments?

[The Atheist]

It's funny...this question often seems to be thrown around when studying 1984. I for one believe that Orwell's novel is a grim prediction that has not yet (thank God) come true, but for all we know I think it could happen. Consider this: the lottery that is discussed towards the beginning of the novel could be likened to any one of our sports contests of today. If the Super Bowl is on, than (for some) all is forget, and the world could go on as it is for all they care, so long as the fourth quarter whistle is blown. I know it's kinda out there, but that's what our class came up with when discussing the novel and its parallels with today's society. Any comments?

Nothing about that's new, though.

If you wanted to look for parallels, the trouble is, we get into politics, because that's the only way it can lead. I can guide you to the UK and surveillance cameras and leave you to find the rest out with Mr. Google's assistance.

Or, speaking of Google, have a think about Google. That organisation has more information on every person on the planet than has ever been possible since the dawn of humans. Maybe Google's Big Brother?

[acdouglas92]

Google = Big Brother

Interesting theory...funny that years from its publication we're still talking about 1984, eh? Thanks for the feedback.