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> the theses were at the core of Orwell's writing. What do you mean by this?
by Bromskloss 10y ago
> the theses were at the core of Orwell's writing.
What do you mean by this?
- Piskvorrr 10y agoIf the linked page is too long for you (seeeveeen paaageeees! OMG WTF TLDR!), here's a choice quote: "if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought." This, I think, is the core idea of 1984. But seriously, go read the linked essay: it's even more applicable now than when it was written, 70 years ago. 1984 is, in this regard, a lengthier version of this (okay, this claim is not entirely serious).
- sp332 10y agoIt was a real warning, well a bit fantastical but more in the form of satire. He could see where it was going.