Memory is unreliable in a propagandadriven world from "summary" of Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
In a world where propaganda reigns supreme, memory becomes a treacherous thing. The Party controls the past, present, and future, manipulating information to suit its own agenda. Winston, the protagonist of the story, works at the Ministry of Truth, where he alters historical records to align with the Party's ever-changing narrative. The Party's slogan, "Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past," underscores the extent to which memory is weaponized in this dystopian society. People are bombarded with contradictory information, making it nearly impossible to discern truth from lies. Winston himself struggles with memories of a time before...
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