Do you believe that the novel 1984 by George Orwell is slowly becoming a prophecy?
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I think it could become a reality.  I know alot of people will get ticked about this, but I think the place to see a system of government that is the closest to that is France/Germany.  The thought police are alive and well there, and remember, our crappy economy is not our fault, it's the evil Americans fault.
275511
There was a time not so long ago when the future looked promising....end of the cold war, the emergence of people power in harsh regimes, popular culture's role in addressing the world's starving, the advances in science that promised the eradication of disease and poverty, etc.  Now it seems that the "old order" has reasserted itself and the most powerful governments of the world are once again committed to jingoistic warmongering activities that place us all at risk once more.  Unfortunately those human traits that are no longer required but have survived evolution to date (greed, fear, aggression) are still a driving force behind most, if not all of, world politics today.  Strangely enough, everyone knows deep down the correct path to take......just no-one has the guts.
80301
That sounds to me like George Orwell.
483006
You are so hot AND you think about this stuff.\nAnything is possible.\nThe whole country changed from the actions of a handful of people.\nHave you seen some of the quarantine plans to deal with Bird Flu?\nThere are theories that the very top of the power pyramid want population control.\nThat really means a reduction in world population by 80%\nNever allow implanted tracking chips.\nOh sure in 50 years (or less) it may be called money.
756087
Remember "The Mule" in Isaac Asimov's Foundation books?  I'd like to be able to change people's minds.  I won't do it to everybody.  Just a handful of the crazies in the world that are threatening the rest of us.\n\n:)
396502
One only needs to read "Animal Farm" (by George Orwell). On the surface it appears to be just another fairy tale with animals, but it's actually an allegory about the Communist Revolution. The various characters in the book represent real historical figures or organisational entities.
676200
Aha, conspiracy theories are great.  The governments of the world are seeking the anihilation of coastal people...Some sites are akin to the National Enquirer, you know.  Did this person see the Virgin Mary on a piece of toast and she told this prophecy?
39564
Many of the bible prophecies have already come to pass including the return of the Jews to Israel. Everything needed for the mark of the beast is in place and we are seeing increased weather conditions and earthquakes all of which are also in the bible. I truly believe we are in the last days. To read it for yourself, turn to revelations and Daniel. God does not tell us the exact time but gives us many of the end time signs.
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Reality is what we perceive it to be.  In this age of over-information, reality seems to be what "they" tell us it is.\n\nIt had become harder than ever to sift out the noise in all of the stimuli in our lives.  I don't envy children today who are forced to wade through countless messages of consumerism, patriotism, and all the other isms that are competing for our mindspace.  George Orwell was right, but he was a bit off in his timing.  "1984" is now reality and Big Brother is watching.
1124398
I think we will either destroy ourselves with all the technological inventions or that we will evolve to new species of human. But then again, I could be reading to many sci-fi novels.
723517
Personally, I don't think so. I think over the years, people in power altered things to reflect their own beliefs.
184332
The war on terror and the government's response to the threat of terrorism is, in my mind, the strongest echo of 1984 today. The limits on privacy and personal freedoms placed upon us by the Patriot act bring to mind the oppression imposed by Orwell's thought police. Furthermore, the doublespeak employed by the government is clearly an attempt at subtle propaganda. Political doublespeak has been prevalent for decades (if not centuries). This kind of "spin" doesn't just come from the government, but from corporations and the media as well.\n\nThe greatest difference between America today and the world of 1984, however, is the existence of vast communities of dissent that are openly flourishing today. Technology plays a large role in this, as independent viewpoints can be easily distributed to large audiences over the internet. The danger is that technology can be used by the government to increase oppression (NSA, anyone?), and if that happens, we would truly be heading toward an Orwellian world.
76193
We are living in A Clockwork Orange.\nIf we do not bow to the machines, we will end up in Soylent Green.\nIf we give up to the machines: The Matrix.
795651
Sounds like a science fiction book tale.  Science fiction has rarely been accurate in their projections into the future.
411723
Yes and the time is growing near....not by our timezone, but near nevertheless.  The 2nd Coming of Jesus will be Judgement Day and He will judge us then and there.  No time to make amends at that time....so it is always good to be ready now as we don't know when He will return.  He will return after this World of ours continues on the destructive course we are on and totally destroys itself.  The Bible and all of the Prophets have predicted exactly what is happening in our world right now.  Starting with immorality, the present Government situation with Bush as our leader, the Middle East, more and more natural disasters (Hurricanes, Tsunamis, deadly mudslides, etc.)  I wish the world would wake up and see what we are doing to ourselves.  I fear for the people who are in charge of the countries and where their destiny lies!
989032
I have that book too,and I think it was written in the 70s.It sounded far fetched when I read it about 5 years ago but it does seem real now.
67178
I believe we are living in the last days, if you read the Bible you will see that a lot of the prophecies have come to pass.  It may be 10 or 20 more years but yes, I do believe these are the end times.