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1984 by George Orwell

BOOK NOTES:

Dismantles totalitarianism/fascism 
The use of propaganda/surveillance to control thoughts
Hierarchy - the top 2 are educated and monitored for confirmity while bottom are brainwashed 
War allows for people to be occupied by problems
Poverty helps maintain power
Re-educated to confirm with The Party
Uses Fear to Control
Complete obedience: 2 + 2 = 5
Concept of Big Brother 
War is Peace, Slavery is Freedom, Ignorance is Strength - doublethink
Wordspeak - control lexicon to control thoughts
Everything is state-controlled and owned - ministries and Victory brand