TED-ED: What "Orwellian" really means - Noah Tavlin

The video explores the term 'Orwellian', often misused to mean authoritarian, and delves into George Orwell's concerns about language's role in shaping thought. It discusses the oppressive control in '1984', including doublespeak and Newspeak, and warns about similar risks in democratic societies. Orwell's essay highlights political language manipulation, urging us to protect language to preserve clear thinking and communication.

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