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From a poll in the Guardian: George

From a poll in the Guardian: George Orwell's 1984 is the definitive book of the 20th century. Gatsby, Grapes, and Brave New World also make the top 10 list.

By Jason Kottke  •  Jun 4, 2007  •  1984   best of   books   georgeorwell   lists

The British government is installing talking CCTV

The British government is installing talking CCTV cameras in public places...the control center staff will be able to yell at people they see on the camera to stop littering and the like. "Smith! 6079 Smith W.! Yes, you! Bend lower, please! You can do better than that. You're not trying. Lower, please! That's better, comrade."

By Jason Kottke  •  Apr 4, 2007  •  1984   books   UK

Map of the world as described in

Map of the world as described in George Orwell's 1984. (via strange maps)

By Jason Kottke  •  Jan 23, 2007  •  1984   books   georgeorwell   maps

Totalitarian Institutions That Would Have Been More

Totalitarian Institutions That Would Have Been More Fitting for George Orwell's 1984, Considering How That Year Turned Out. "The Ministry of the Beef, and Where It Currently Is".

By Jason Kottke  •  Aug 29, 2005  •  1984   books   funny   georgeorwell   lists

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