1984 – George Orwell

1984 – George Orwell

Most of us recall the iconic Apple Macintosh advertisement from the 1984 Super Bowl. It left a lasting impression at the time and continues to resonate today. Given the current state of affairs, it is difficult not to reflect on Orwell’s predictions in “Animal Farm” and “1984.”

George Orwell’s 1984 is a dystopian novel set in a totalitarian society ruled by the omnipresent and omnipotent Party, led by the mysterious figurehead Big Brother. The story follows Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the Outer Party in Oceania, one of three global superstates perpetually at war..

If you don’t have time to read the book, watch the movie Nineteen Eighty Four.

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