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Newspeak replaces traditional language to limit freedom of thought from "summary" of 1984 [Nineteen Eighty-four] by George Orwell
In the world of Oceania, the Party seeks to control every aspect of its citizens' lives, including their thoughts and language. One of the most insidious ways in which they achieve this is through the implementation of Newspeak, a language designed to limit freedom of thought and expression. Newspeak is not simply a new way of speaking, but a complete overhaul of the English language, with the goal of making it impossible for individuals to articulate ideas that are contrary to Party doctrine. By systematically eliminating words that express rebellious or subversive thoughts, Newspeak restricts the range of ideas that can be communicated. For example, the word "freedom" is replaced by the word "crimethink," effectively equating the concept of freedom with criminality. In this way, the Party is able to control not only what people say, but also what they are able to think. The ultimate goal of Newspeak is to...
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