1984 Government Power

Given millions of private cameras in the hands of the government, they have the ability to protect or even enslave humanity. In 1984, by George Orwell, a world of government control becomes prominent, as citizens of nations are constantly monitored for the safety of the government. Although current societies are well aware of advanced technologies and its dangers, it is commonly argued that the nation is already geared up towards mass surveillance and totalitarian life. Although technological breakthroughs and early stages of surveillance can foreshadow future implications of a overwhelming government, many factors inhibit the growth of power of the government presently. In the society of 1984, the members of the organizations that control

It conveys how officials have the power to invade into private lives, including the daily activities of exercise, sleep, meals, and other tiny details of one’s routine. Furthermore, the telescreens

Gonzaga 2 command the citizens to stay in line, as they project terrifying tones that encumber free will and privacy. Another method of surveillance is the creation of “Newspeak,” in which the government destroys vocabulary and creates simple terms for the public to use. “‘Don’t you see the whole aim of Newspeak is to narrow the range of thought? [...] Every concept that could ever be needed will be expressed by exactly one word’ said Syme” (Orwell 52). This is a method of surveillance, since the government replaces the thought process of individuals, desecrating any possible thoughts of rebellion and nonconformity. With the ability to mold minds and the process of incarcerating individuality, a new type of preservation in government paves the method of public surveillance. As presented in the book, citizens of a national government

Furthermore, their intentions are for the protection and security of a community, which lowers the chances of deception and corruption that may impact decisions of the officials. Another aspect that inhibits the growth of a totalitarian society is how “We can love or hate these devices-love and hate them” (Maas). As a nation run by the people, most do not mind being watched because it keeps them located; they are able to reform the policies created by the government. In addition, citizens are able to prevent any policy or hidden conspiracy through the projection of the subject in media and other methods of spreading the idea to the public. Overall, the government control of every aspect of life is far from the present range of governmental power, thus inhibiting officials to control the public. A society with decimated freedom and and no hope for humanity can define a totalitarian government, but security and protection can define a democracy. The line will not be crossed by present governments, as the dint of the public will inhibit this procedure; the national

Gonzaga 4 government is unable to transition into a government like one of Big Brother from 1984.