Totalitarian Logic in 1984

This lecture delves into the totalitarian logic depicted in George Orwell's novel 1984, focusing on the concepts of neolanguage, doublethink, and the portrayal of the proletariat. The discussion explores how the manipulation of language and the suppression of independent thought are used to control the masses, illustrating the oppressive nature of the regime. By analyzing the role of the proletariat as both essential to the system yet marginalized and dehumanized, the lecture highlights the intricate mechanisms of power and control in a dystopian society.