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Technology In George Orwell's Dystopian Novel '1984'

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In Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984, Big Brother is able to utilize technology, primarily the telescreen to reinforce, punish and surveil dissenters. In addition, Big Brother uses the memory hole, speakwrites, and as well as hidden microphones across the city. Wouldn’t you think that’s too much power for one person to have, as well as the ability to have thoughtpolice watch you as well as your facial expressions to secure total control. Well, Big Brother uses all of this to secure control over comrades. By securing total control over citizens using technology Big Brother is keeping crime down and authority over language and mind. “ The telescreen received and transmitted simultaneously. Any sound that Winston made, above the level

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