Aaron Alanis
Mrs. Silva
Honors English 12
07 April 2017
Todays Tech. vs. 1984’s Tech
In terms of technology, current American society is to a certain extent to the potential of Big Brother and 1984. Many of the technologies used in 1984 are very similar to the technologies used today. The technology used in both today and in 1984 show major issues for personal privacy as well as government control over society.
In the novel 1984, written by George Orwell, the author shows a dystopian world where everything is monitored by “Big Brother”. During the novel, the people of Oceania are constantly under the supervision and control “Big Brother” by the telescreens set up, one false action and they are instantly caught by the Thought Police. For …show more content…
As the narrator is telling the story, they explain,”In the far distance a helicopter skimmed down between the roofs, hovered for an instant like a bluebottle, and darted away again with a curving flight. It was the police patrol, snooping into people's windows” (Orwell Part 1, Chapter 1). This shows how much their personal privacy is invaded throughout the normal day by the Thought Police. Also this demonstrates how much control the police have over Oceanians and the intimidation factor they leave on the civilians. As Parson’s is explaining the type of technology the Spies are using, he says,” "That's a first-rate training they give them in the Spies nowadays – better than in my day, even. What d'you think's the latest thing they’ve served them out with? Ear trumpets for listening through keyholes! My little girl brought one home the other night – tried it out on our sitting-room door, and reckoned she could hear twice as much as with her ear to the hole."(Orwell Part 1, Chapter 1). In this quote it demonstrates just how far Big Brother will go to make sure all Oceanians are doing exactly what they want them to be doing. Additionally, it shows the intense fashion in which the Thought Police go about spying on the individual. In Conclusion, the fast evolving technology of today arises many privacy issues through the …show more content…
“Does The Technology of Orwell’s 1984 Really Exist?” Wired, Conde Nast, 5 Feb. 2008, www.wired.com/2008/02/does-the-techno/. Accessed 27 Mar. 2017.
Bourne, Chris. “Then vs. Now: How Tech Has Progressed through the Years.” Sales-i, Sales-i Http://Www.sales-I.com/Wp-Content/Themes/Sales-i/Assets/Img/Png/Logo-for-Light.png 29081, 9 Mar. 2017, www.sales-i.com/then-vs-now-how-technology-has-progressed-through-the-years. Accessed 27 Mar. 2017.
Orwell, George 1903-1950. “Nineteen Eighty-Four.” , By George Orwell, The University of Adelaide Library, 6 Mar. 2014, ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/o/orwell/george/o79n/index.html. Accessed 27 Mar. 2017.
Shmoop Editorial Team. “1984 Technology and Modernization Quotes Page 1.” Shmoop, Shmoop University, 11 Nov. 2008, www.shmoop.com/1984/technology-modernization-quotes.html. Accessed 27 Mar.
Mrs. Silva
Honors English 12
07 April 2017
Todays Tech. vs. 1984’s Tech
In terms of technology, current American society is to a certain extent to the potential of Big Brother and 1984. Many of the technologies used in 1984 are very similar to the technologies used today. The technology used in both today and in 1984 show major issues for personal privacy as well as government control over society.
In the novel 1984, written by George Orwell, the author shows a dystopian world where everything is monitored by “Big Brother”. During the novel, the people of Oceania are constantly under the supervision and control “Big Brother” by the telescreens set up, one false action and they are instantly caught by the Thought Police. For …show more content…
As the narrator is telling the story, they explain,”In the far distance a helicopter skimmed down between the roofs, hovered for an instant like a bluebottle, and darted away again with a curving flight. It was the police patrol, snooping into people's windows” (Orwell Part 1, Chapter 1). This shows how much their personal privacy is invaded throughout the normal day by the Thought Police. Also this demonstrates how much control the police have over Oceanians and the intimidation factor they leave on the civilians. As Parson’s is explaining the type of technology the Spies are using, he says,” "That's a first-rate training they give them in the Spies nowadays – better than in my day, even. What d'you think's the latest thing they’ve served them out with? Ear trumpets for listening through keyholes! My little girl brought one home the other night – tried it out on our sitting-room door, and reckoned she could hear twice as much as with her ear to the hole."(Orwell Part 1, Chapter 1). In this quote it demonstrates just how far Big Brother will go to make sure all Oceanians are doing exactly what they want them to be doing. Additionally, it shows the intense fashion in which the Thought Police go about spying on the individual. In Conclusion, the fast evolving technology of today arises many privacy issues through the …show more content…
“Does The Technology of Orwell’s 1984 Really Exist?” Wired, Conde Nast, 5 Feb. 2008, www.wired.com/2008/02/does-the-techno/. Accessed 27 Mar. 2017.
Bourne, Chris. “Then vs. Now: How Tech Has Progressed through the Years.” Sales-i, Sales-i Http://Www.sales-I.com/Wp-Content/Themes/Sales-i/Assets/Img/Png/Logo-for-Light.png 29081, 9 Mar. 2017, www.sales-i.com/then-vs-now-how-technology-has-progressed-through-the-years. Accessed 27 Mar. 2017.
Orwell, George 1903-1950. “Nineteen Eighty-Four.” , By George Orwell, The University of Adelaide Library, 6 Mar. 2014, ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/o/orwell/george/o79n/index.html. Accessed 27 Mar. 2017.
Shmoop Editorial Team. “1984 Technology and Modernization Quotes Page 1.” Shmoop, Shmoop University, 11 Nov. 2008, www.shmoop.com/1984/technology-modernization-quotes.html. Accessed 27 Mar.