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Surveillance state erodes trust among citizens from "summary" of 1984 [Nineteen Eighty-four] by George Orwell
The constant surveillance in a state such as ours breeds suspicion and fear among the citizens. When every move is monitored, every word overheard, and every action scrutinized, it becomes impossible to trust even one's closest associates. This erosion of trust is a deliberate tactic employed by the Party to maintain control over the population. In a world where privacy is non-existent and individuality is discouraged, people are forced to be constantly on guard. They are taught to report any suspicious behavior or thought to the authorities, further widening the divide between citizens. The fear of being betrayed by a friend or family memb...
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