Book · 1947 · English language
Politics and the English language
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Mitchell doherty has heard you mention yesterday how words have lost meaning would recommend everyone read george orwell's politics and the english language.
The best things said about it
It's by George Orwell and it's called politics in the English language I think that the way we talk about all these things makes us less able to solve problems and we' just be better to have honest conversation.
Why people recommend it
Politics and the English Language is a famous essay by George Orwell that critiques the ugly and inaccurate use of language in political discourse and argues for clear, honest communication. Michael Podhorzer recommended the essay on The Ezra Klein Show, explaining that the way people talk about contemporary political issues often hinders problem-solving, and suggesting that society would greatly benefit from more honest, straightforward conversations free from empty jargon. Tim Pool also featured a recommendation for the essay on Timcast IRL, reading aloud a super chat from a viewer named Mitchell Doherty who noted that words have lost their meaning and urged everyone to read Orwell's text to combat manipulative rhetoric. Both mentions emphasized the timeless relevance of Orwell's warnings about how political prose is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable. The podcast discussions highlighted a shared cultural frustration with modern doublespeak, media spin, and partisan posturing. By pointing back to Orwell's foundational essay, the speakers advocated for a return to intellectual integrity, clarity in writing, and precise language as essential tools for democratic engagement and genuine mutual understanding.
Every mention
Michael Podhorzer it's by George Orwell and it's called politics in the English language I think that the way we talk about a… 1
“it's by George Orwell and it's called politics in the English language I think that the way we talk about all these things makes us less able to solve problems and we' just be better to have honest conversation”
Tim Pool mitchell doherty has heard you mention yesterday how words have lost meaning would recommend everyone read… 1
“mitchell doherty has heard you mention yesterday how words have lost meaning would recommend everyone read george orwell's politics and the english language”
