In this episode, I focus on two works of fiction and point out the fact that human society is increasingly taking the direction described in these two books.

1984 portrayed a society of constant surveillance, control of information and division between people whereas Hunger Games is a society of an elite in mega, mega luxury in total control dictating to everyone else living in mega, mega poverty dependent on the elite for the basics of life.

All of this is relevant to the stories I focus on in this week‘s Paper View.

This episode is in 2 parts to encompass all the articles.

To listen to the interview with Maggie Mellon I mention in this part, click here:
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/richieallen/episodes/2016-06-14T14_16_16-07_00

Thanks to Brendan Russell for editing & music.