On the surface this appears to be true. But, like all things in a constant flux, it's a lot more complicated than it seems. One observation though, I've alway

On the surface this appears to be true. But, like all things in a constant flux, it's a lot more complicated than it seems. One observation though, I've always wondered if Orwell's novel would act as a warning to those who seek power. In other words, 1984 acted as a inventory of obvious psycho-social obstacles to avoid while attempting to control the masses.