In 2012, I had one of those experiences about which every book collector dreams. I’d spent a beautiful late summer’s day in Oxfordshire researching George Orwell’s childhood and had arranged to meet a friend in my favourite English pub, The Three Tuns.
George Orwell’s novels, specifically Animal Farm and 1984, exemplify the infeasibility and dangers of socialism. In the aforementioned novel, a group of animals launch a rebellion against their owner, attempting to create a freer and more equal society. Ultimately, their insurrection fails and a d... Read more
Love that there are two endings to the film. The UK version ends with a defiant Winston Smith and Julia being executed by the authorities. The US version is more faithful to Orwell’s book and concludes with Winston and Julia being brainwashed into becoming loyal followers of “Big Brother.”
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Social media is about connecting you to other “like-minded” individuals worldwide, which fosters groupthink. This is made worse by the instant mass sharing of information, which most people don’t even bother to verify.
Or would you prefer…
There was only 1 ending to the book – though he revised it according to this interview with his wife.
An anti-totalitarian’s treat? Looks cool imo.
Love that there are two endings to the film. The UK version ends with a defiant Winston Smith and Julia being executed by the authorities. The US version is more faithful to Orwell’s book and concludes with Winston and Julia being brainwashed into becoming loyal followers of “Big Brother.”
Sure, social media has pretty concerning some negative aspects, but it has so much potential for advancing society if used correctly.
Take a look at cancel culture if you want evidence of how harmful social media groupthink is.
Social media is about connecting you to other “like-minded” individuals worldwide, which fosters groupthink. This is made worse by the instant mass sharing of information, which most people don’t even bother to verify.