Reproduced from: http://academyofideas.com/2017/12/george-orwell-1984-how-freedom-dies/ George Orwell’s writings have experienced a spike in popularity over the past decade and for a simple reason – modern societies are becoming ever more like the dystopia depicted in Orwell’s most famous book, 1984. Whether it be mass surveillance, the incessant use of propaganda, perpetual war, or the cult of personality surrounding… Read More