1984

It was one of the only books I read in highschool and Orwellian thinking has been woven into my worldview ever since.  The notion of Big Brother and government motives of total control complete with thought police is outdated.

Perhaps Big Brother has a new plan.  A plan that is far more simple, cheap, and subtle. 

A plan to distract.  

Distraction from what is important and true.  Distraction from better choices.  A distraction from making a difference.  A distraction from creating. 

The New Big Brother Says:

Hey man, look over here.  It’s so shiny and new, it will make you feel good.  Don’t get left out because you don’t know what happened in the game or who got voted off the island.  Stay connected to the feed.  Because the feed is easier.  It’s easier because all you have to do is consume.  

Don’t bother thinking (we’ll do it for you), 

Don’t bother creating (we’ll do it for you)

Don’t bother with anything.  

Stay where you are.