Control of thought from "summary" of Animal Farm and 1984 by George Orwell
The Party's ultimate goal is to control every aspect of its citizens' lives, including their thoughts. Through manipulation, propaganda, and censorship, the Party exercises complete authority over what people think and believe. By altering historical records and controlling the flow of information, the Party ensures that its version of reality is the only one that exists. This control of thought extends to language itself, with the Party actively seeking to limit and shape the ways in which people can express themselves. By restricting language and manipulating information, the Party effectively limits the range of ideas that people can conceive of and express. This control of thought is essential to maintaining the Party's power, as any dissenting or independent thought could potentially lead to rebellion or resistance. By controlling what people think, the Part...
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