Podcasts that mention 📚 1984 by George Orwell

And that is, I think, our 1984 reference, is his, uh, this guy who was like the milquetoast liberal that's like secretly sinister is named Winston.

Robert refers to the book '1984' because a character named Winston is mentioned, drawing a comparison to the main character of George Orwell's novel.

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Yet, it can be summoned, as depicted in '1984' with the concept of the two minutes of hate; with the right rhetoric, our primal selves can be unleashed, leading to destruction.

In this segment, Ed Barnhart refers to the book '1984' by George Orwell to highlight how potent emotions can be called forth and manipulated, leading to chaos and destruction.

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I remember reading '1984,' where, sorry for the dark turn of our conversation, but through torture you can make people say anything and essentially remember anything. I wonder to which degree there's truth to that.

Lex references the book '1984' to explore the idea of manipulating memories through torture, and raises the question of how much truth there is to this.

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No, I think it’s like in '1984', the two minutes of hate; there is a part of humans that wants to be tribal and wants to direct anger and get hateful.

In this segment, Michael Malice makes an implicit reference to George Orwell's dystopian novel '1984', discussing the human inclination towards tribalism and the expression of hatred, as exemplified by the concept of 'two minutes of hate' from the book.

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Is it legally possible to create extra protections for certain kinds of literature, like '1984' or similar works, to remain in the curriculum? Already, all literature is protected, I guess.

In the podcast, Lex discusses the implications of protecting certain literature, specifically referencing the book "1984" while contemplating its inclusion in educational curricula.

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When I made that one video on the book 1984, I really enjoyed it. That whole process was fun. I don't think I've ever thought as hard about a book as I had to when making that video.

David discusses the book '1984' by George Orwell, reflecting on the enjoyable experience of creating a video summarizing the book. He notes that the process was intellectually challenging but not a direction he intends to pursue further.

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- To the political complexity of 'two plus two equals five' in George Orwell's '1984.' I was in the Soviet Union in 1984, and in many ways, I see that the novel was prescient.

Lex Fridman references '1984' by George Orwell when discussing how mathematics represents universal truths, contrasting it with the manipulation of facts portrayed in the novel.

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The power to suffocate the human spirit in a totalitarian way like in George Orwell's '1984', or the pleasure-fueled mass hysteria of 'Brave New World', where, as Huxley saw it, people come to love their oppression and adore the technologies that undermine their capacities to think.

In this segment, Lex Fridman highlights George Orwell's '1984' as a cautionary tale about the potential dangers of totalitarianism, especially in relation to the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence.

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Animal Farm remains one of my favorite books, and I'm currently re-reading '1984.'

In this segment, Lex expresses his fondness for reading, specifically mentioning that he is currently re-reading the book '1984'.

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Orwell said we'd all be famous for 15 minutes, right? Now it's like we'll all be stars!

During the conversation, Dana Carvey references a quote attributed to George Orwell, discussing the fleeting nature of fame while likely referring to Orwell's dystopian novel '1984'.

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Yeah, it’s all spelled out in 1984, the documentary.

The podcast host refers to the book '1984' by George Orwell, using it to illustrate a strange situation and possible corruption.

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What monster didn’t see that you’re going to just have people lock more people up? 1984; these fuckers—it’s George Orwell. Literally, it’s Orwell.

Joe Rogan draws a parallel between the themes of George Orwell's *1984* and current societal issues, particularly in a discussion about the prison system.

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And now we're in 1984, like legit! And you don't have to even be a genius to understand this.

The speakers mention '1984' to highlight concerns about government control of speech, alluding to the dystopian themes of the book by George Orwell.

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Everyone goes back to George Orwell's '1984' and says you can't be open with your thoughts, and it's been interesting to be here, experiencing that strong sentiment.

Jack Symes brings up George Orwell's '1984' during a discussion on free speech, highlighting how the book serves as a reference for the challenges related to open expression of thoughts.

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And but this is where we really get to the Orwellian stage of what's going on right now because this is the sacrifice of news to ideology. And that is literally the storyline of 1984.

Brendan O'Neill discusses the book '1984' to highlight how news is being distorted to serve ideological purposes, drawing parallels to the narrative found in the book.

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This notion is captured in Orwell's 1984, which suggests that if hedonistic will exists against other wills, it cannot represent a common will.

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson references George Orwell's book '1984' to discuss the idea that hedonistic desires cannot form a common will, as they will inevitably conflict.

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George Orwell has this preface, I believe it was for 1984; I'm not sure of the exact details now—it was around the time of World War II—and it was kind of considered heretical because its argument was that we think about tyranny in these melodramatic terms

Dr. Peterson discusses George Orwell's book, 1984, referring to its preface as a significant example concerning tyranny. He elaborates on the notion that despotism is not merely about violent control, but involves a deeper psychological manipulation.

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The issue, however, is there's often an unholy blend of 1984 and Brave New World underlying the specifics of their invitation.

Jordan Peterson references the book '1984' to illustrate the challenges in society's direction concerning specific socio-political agendas.

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If I may paraphrase a line from George Orwell's 1984, to wear an improper expression on your face was itself a punishable offense.

Jordan quotes George Orwell's book *1984*, discussing how showing an inappropriate facial expression can be considered a punishable offense in the story. He uses this analogy to highlight how society often judges individuals based on their body language.

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I mean, like I went back and read 1984, um, recently, and I was like, oh wow, like, yeah, we have this.

The speaker recalls recently re-reading the book '1984,' a renowned dystopian novel by George Orwell. They reflect on its themes, connecting them to the contemporary topics discussed.

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Some of it is hidden, to be sure, but some of it, even outside the government, is almost reminiscent of Orwell in '1984'. It talks about the fact that Big Brother has an inner party and an outer party.

Dinesh refers to the book '1984' by George Orwell while discussing the implementation of a police state through various public means, including media and education. He draws parallels between the book's themes and modern coordination among public and private sectors.

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Read 'The Gulag Archipelago,' read '1984,' read 'Brave New World.' Go deeper; that is the regime's hate an informed population.

Charlie Kirk references '1984' as part of a list of important books to read for a deeper understanding of societal issues. He emphasizes the need for an informed populace and suggests reading this classic to grasp significant concepts.

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I mean, it's a [___] great book to read; it was written in 1949, and how many—how accurate it is today?

In this segment, Aaron Rodgers refers to the book '1984' to highlight concerns about the growing authoritarianism in the United States. He points out the frightening similarities between the book's depiction of a surveillance state and current events, particularly noting the Ministry of Truth as a striking parallel.

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It would be— I think it would bring in, and has already in China, I think it'll bring in a totalitarian tyranny so 100% complete that it would make George Orwell's 1984 look like a picnic.

Jordan Peterson references George Orwell's dystopian novel, 1984, to illustrate his concerns about a totalitarian regime in China, implying that it surpasses the oppressive conditions described in the book.

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Oh, that's where the 'Four Lights' comes from; MHC you, everybody now associates it with Star Trek. He does the whole thing because at the end, the very end of '1984,' he's actually saying, 'I love Big Brother.'

The hosts discuss the origin of the phrase 'four lights' and its connection to the book '1984', mentioning that at the end of the novel the protagonist declares, 'I love Big Brother'.

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That was the whole... you know, in 1984, the reason they wanted to go ahead and go with Newspeak is because they wanted to get rid of the ability to think bad thoughts. You need to invent ideas or discover them, however you want to describe it.

Tim Pool refers to '1984' by George Orwell while discussing themes of totalitarianism and the suppression of free thought and speech.

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The family of the Indian that the Washington Redskins logo was drawn after wants them to change their name back to the Redskins, like the Cleveland Indians; now they’re the Guardians. It's, I mean, it’s Orwellian; it’s 1984.

The speaker draws a parallel between George Orwell's '1984' and contemporary actions, where changes to sports team names are likened to the manipulation of language and truth in the novel.

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Family, religion, history, truth, logic, borders— This is why 1984 is being beautiful, because that was part of 1984.

In a conversation focusing on cultural values and societal norms, the book '1984' is referenced to emphasize the theme of subversion.

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I don't know how these people break out of it; that's why I'm so excited about the RFK Jr. thing though, because that is a sledgehammer to the 1984 TV screen of Big Brother.

During a discussion about the influence of media and narratives in shaping political views, the host mentions the book '1984' by George Orwell, using it as a metaphor for the perceived manipulation and control by what they call Big Brother.

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I think everybody should read 1984 and read about Bernie Goetz. I’m just looking at Wikipedia right now; I’ve known about it passively; I’ve never really looked into it.

In this episode, Tim Pool encourages the audience to read '1984' by George Orwell and also look into the story of Bernie Goetz, linking these discussions to broader themes of societal change and individual values.

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