47: 1984 & The Dangers of Doublethink
Rethinking Politics
English - June 24, 2021 17:40 - 1 hour - 121 MBGovernment News Politics Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In the 70 years since George Orwell's 1984 was published, its ideas have become a staple of American high schools and universities. In our very first video episode, we dive into the principles of 1984 and how much of it’s dystopian world has become a reality. With concepts like doublethink, thought police, and Big Brother, Orwell’s warnings are more pertinent today than ever.
Music: Beauty Flow by Kevin Macleod
Photo: Arno Senoner on Unsplash
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/TOEyDCf_DLU