Topic: Doublethink

2 chapters across the catalog

End of an Era
Episode 1038 23:35 - 24:24

1038: End of an Era

George Orwell 1984 Reality Control Comparison

A passage from George Orwell's "1984" is read to illustrate the concept of "reality control" and "doublethink." The text describes how the party imposes lies that eventually pass into history as truth by controlling the present and the past. The hosts suggest that modern society is currently living through the scenarios described in Orwell's dystopian novel.

Kim Jong Yum Yum
Episode 918 57:55 - 1:00:30

918: Kim Jong Yum Yum

Reality Control and 1984 Newspeak

Adam Curry reads a passage from George Orwell's 1984 regarding the party's control of history and the concept of "doublethink." The hosts relate these literary themes to the current media environment and the manipulation of public perception. They also acknowledge the show's moderators and the "Judas Goat" artwork submitted by Nick the Rat.