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I just finished reading the book. And was wondering.
1. Is it possible that their society could really survive?
What do you guys think? Could a populous be indoctrinated to that degree?
And what you guys think of this.
My opinion is out on that. I suppose you'd have to go and study it in a sort of history context, I don't know enough
but for my opinion on the first question.
I think it is not only possible, but if there was a dictatorship strong enough it would be entirely likely!
Look at religion, people (throughout history) have almost routinely chose to die/put them selfs in mortal danger because of their religion. And for what? A book? Going along with the crowd?
If people have a conviction to die for religion\Blind belief I think it's more then possible to indoctrinate people to the level that is needed for a, similar to 1984 society.
I just finished reading the book. And was wondering.
1. Is it possible that their society could really survive?
What do you guys think? Could a populous be indoctrinated to that degree?
And what you guys think of this.
Throughout recorded time, and probably since the end of the Neolithic Age, there have been three kinds of people in the world, the High, the Middle, and the Low...
The aims of these three groups are entirely irreconcilable. The aim of the High is to remain where they are. The aim of the Middle is to change places with the High. The aim of the Low, when they have an aim... is to abolish all distinctions and create a society in which all men shall be equal. Thus throughout history a struggle which is the same in its main outlines recurs over and over again.
My opinion is out on that. I suppose you'd have to go and study it in a sort of history context, I don't know enough
but for my opinion on the first question.
I think it is not only possible, but if there was a dictatorship strong enough it would be entirely likely!
Look at religion, people (throughout history) have almost routinely chose to die/put them selfs in mortal danger because of their religion. And for what? A book? Going along with the crowd?
If people have a conviction to die for religion\Blind belief I think it's more then possible to indoctrinate people to the level that is needed for a, similar to 1984 society.