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Facebook and Newspeak

Don’t you see the whole aim of Newspeak is to narrow the range of thought? In the end we shall make thoughtcrime literally impossible, because there will be no words in which to express it. Every concept that can ever be needed will be expresses in exactly one word, with its meaning rigidly defined and … Continue reading Facebook and Newspeak →

ghelleks ...from Tumblr, What I'm Looking At 2014-04-14 1 Minute

Orwell’s Advice

A classic. Never use a metaphor, simile, or other figure of speech which you are used to seeing in print. Never use a long word where a short one will do. If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out. Never use the passive where you can use the active. Never … Continue reading Orwell’s Advice →

ghelleks What I'm Thinking About 2012-03-11 1 Minute
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