Just a few years before 1984 was written, World War Two was in full swing.
-When the war started many people had no idea just how long and costly the war was going to be
-the atomic bomb was kept secret until shortly before its use: Do you think that the govt had a right to do that?

Examples of Advances in Technology During the 1940s

• The atomic bomb- KA-BOOM!


• Transistor-a computer part that separates sound and light waves for computers


• Color Television


• Electronic Digital Computer


• Two-way radio


• Polaroid Camera

Security and Technology

Do you think the level of security increases or decreases with increase in technology?

Do you think that the more modern security devices are, the more helpful they are?

Do you think technology will play a key role in 1984?

Do you think the advances in technology sparked the idea behind 1984?

Do you think that different forms of government are harmful to the people because of their application of technology?

How far do you think the government can take technology in terms of security and people's rights?