Research Paper On 1984 By George Orwell

Technology in our modern day is used for many different purposes ranging from cell phones that allow us to call and texting someone whenever we need to, to using it as a source to crack down on criminal activity by using surveillance cameras. Many people seem to believe that technology is only going to allow people to monitor our every move, while other people believe it could be a very useful gadget to expand our knowledge of the world and the opportunities around us. So is technology taking us closer to the world of Big Brother? It is a very possible outcome if we do not understand how we put technology to appropriate use.
George Orwell’s book 1984 takes place in Oceania, a country completely controlled by a totalitarian government known as “The Party.” The Party controls every one of its citizen through the use of telescreens, a large TV like screen that is installed in every citizen’s home, public places like the town square, and in workplaces. The Party uses
This includes social media, checking emails, taking pictures and texting. What we do not think about when it comes to using technology, is the possible surveillance cameras and tracking devices on our phones. It makes people wonder, do I really have privacy if my every move is so easily tracked by my phone or if I am being watched when I am out shopping? According to Peter Maass and Megha Rajagopalan, authors of “That’s No Phone. That’s My Tracker,” believe that these devices are not just phones any more, but they are sophisticated tracking devices disguised to be trustworthy and protect our privacy. Police departments argue that surveillance cameras are helpful in finding suspects and figuring out crimes. “We are not running a camera-monitoring center, but it will allow us to see what happened or is occurring on a street or intersection. It is designed to make us more efficient in combating crime…”