1984 Comparison to modern society — Part VI
- War and Peace chapter by Goldstein
– The psuedo-paradox that is doublethink
– LME (Lazy Man’s Ethics) as a guiding principle for warfare
– A civilized nation with extensive knowledge of other cultures should not engage in warfare lightly or for political purposes. Such acts bring us within the realm of the 1984 universe.
– It is better to enforce the law unanimously than to sweep in and make changes, ala The Authority comic book, with a divided world watching and unwilling to support those actions politically or monetarily.
– Proxy nations used by superpowers to wage war against one another.
– Opposing political parties arguing with one another in an infantile manner, while legitimate societal problems within government’s influence remain unsolved.
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Goldstein’s Book contained the Truth.
Although O’Brien said it was “fake”, I think he lied.
I think modern society is more comparable to animal farm than 1984.
with all the recent and growing exceptions that is the current government’s attitude twords the constitution/bill of rights.
Thank you for eschewing the doublethink and acting like an adult.
Charlotte- Thanks so much for pointing this out. Coincidentally, I was at an event last night, hosted by our local Vets for Peace chapter, and they had a stack of them on the lit table. The palm cards really are handy. Thanks again. -Bob