actually, Orwell's ideas presuppose a basic literacy that would have to be controlled and narrowed to prevent free expression of thought. In today's world that is accomplished by social media emphasizing instant chat, Youtube videos and conspiracy theory news - nobody wants to read very much or take the time, for instance, to read your 'longish' article - Far too much work when you can just watch the film or listen to the Eurthymics' sound track from the movie or watch a Youtube excerpt...or better yet, not think at all LOL!! But I found your article to be well-written and engaging. This is good quality content , the kind I hope will be available more and more on this site. Good work!