The Origins of the Thought Police—and Why They Scare Us

in news •  5 years ago  (edited)

It might be tempting to dismiss George Orwell’s 1984 as a figment of dystopian literature. Unfortunately, that’s not as easy as it sounds. Modern history shows he was onto something.

Source: The Origins of the Thought Police—and Why They Scare Us - Foundation for Economic Education

1984 was one of the few books that I was forced to read in high school that I really enjoyed (along with Alas, Babylon). However, as time has gone by, it is frightening to observe how much closer each year seems to bring us to a world just like that one.


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