In your 1984 notebook,
write your own definition of what the word “Orwellian” means to you. Does the
word apply to our society today? Why or why not?
The word “Orwellian” simply refers to an invasion of personal privacy. There are several meanings associated with the word, including an overly controlling government,
surveillance technology used as a means to control, misinformation, and denial of truth. The word "Orwellian" applies not only to the society in George Orwell's novel 1984, but also to today's society. Personal Privacy has become increasingly limited due to the advanced technology provided. You are no longer truly alone when texting, making phone calls, browsing the internet, or even simply driving around. Multiple major telephone companies release telephone call records to Federal agencies, your every search, like, or dislike is tracked while on the computer, and traffic cameras are being used by law enforcement agencies for purposes unrelated to traffic violations.
