By way of introduction to the topic of surveillance and privacy in this Unit, let's get one thing straight: Big Brother is not just the name of an inane reality TV show. In fact, that show takes its name from one of the best-known novels of the 20th century, George Orwell's 1984.
In case you are unfamiliar with the book, here is a simple video summary:
Now that you have grasped the story, can you see any similarities between the world described by Orwell and modern life? As the New Yorker magazine asks, "Are We Living in 1984?" Think about it, and help to make this post grow...
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In case you are unfamiliar with the book, here is a simple video summary:
Now that you have grasped the story, can you see any similarities between the world described by Orwell and modern life? As the New Yorker magazine asks, "Are We Living in 1984?" Think about it, and help to make this post grow...
Posted by BP
