Ideas can and do change the world, says historian Rutger Bregman, sharing his case for a provocative one: guaranteed basic income. Learn more about the idea's 500-year history and a forgotten modern experiment where it actually worked --...

Recent events have highlighted, underlined and bolded the fact that the United States is performing blanket surveillance on any foreigner whose data passes through an American entity -- whether they are suspected of wrongdoing or not....

In which John Green continues discussing George Orwell's 1984. Today we're talking about what the novel 1984 has to say about what some have called today's surveillance society. We'll also look at the idea that language can be used as a...

In which John Green returns for a dystopian new season of Crash Course Literature! We're starting with George Orwell's classic look at the totalitarian state that could be in post-war England. Winston Smith is under the eye of Big...

"1984" by George Orwell is a thought-provoking and unsettling novel that delves into the dangers of totalitarianism, manipulation of language, and the loss of individual freedom. Through a gripping narrative, Orwell challenges readers to...

Power, manipulation, and truth are major themes in George Orwell's novel "1984." In this video, we delve into the character of Big Brother as a symbol of control and surveillance, the concept of doublethink, and the manipulation of truth...

Tuberculosis had a big impact on George Orwell's life and on his novel "1984." Drawing parallels between Orwell's struggle with TB and the themes of isolation, surveillance, and control in the novel, it delves into how Orwell's personal...

The video explores George Orwell's novel "1984" and its themes of language manipulation, propaganda, and control. It highlights how the use of language, such as doublethink and newspeak, can be wielded as tools of power to shape and...

"1984" by George Orwell explores the dangers of totalitarianism through the story of Winston Smith in a society controlled by Big Brother. Drawing on Orwell's own experiences in the Spanish Civil War, the novel delves into themes of...

This video explores paradoxes in literature, explaining how they present self-contradictory statements that reveal deeper truths. It discusses examples like "wise fool" and "bittersweet" and examines George Orwell's use of paradox in...

Awarded a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation, recognizing a lifetime of influential literary works, Ray Bradbury wrote from a desire to “live forever”. Through sci fi, fantasy, horror and mystery to themes of death, loneliness and the dark...

Insects eyes have numerous lenses and are called compound eyes. When you get up close and personal to an insect and gaze into its eyes you'll see a pseudo pupil. This video looks at how compound constructed from ommatidium and how they...

Insects eyes have numerous lenses and are called compound eyes. When you get up close and personal to an insect and gaze into its eyes you'll see a pseudo pupil. This video looks at how compound constructed from ommatidium and how they...

What makes you, you?

This lesson explores the theme of individuality and identity in George Orwell’s ‘1984’. Learn about the precious link between Winston’s memories and his identity. Watch out for the forces that threaten...

Why don’t the people of Oceania revolt against the Party and Big Brother?

This lesson explores the theme of power and totalitarianism in George Orwell’s ‘1984’. Discover the Party’s tools of control, including the Thought Police...

When it comes to woke even North Korea isn't this crazy, argues Yeonmi Park, a North Korean who fled the socialist country aged just thirteen. Park features in the first episode of Off Script, a new Telegraph video podcast exploring the...

Newspeak? Thoughtcrime? Doublethink? What do these words really mean?

This lesson explores the theme of language and communication in George Orwell’s ‘1984’. Discover how politicians can manipulate and corrupt the English language....

What were the origins of 1984? How much is 1984 about surveillance technology? What was the reception of 1984 at the time?<br/>
George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey Part 2

Learn how to write brilliant analytical paragraphs to discuss themes (and much more) in George Orwell’s ‘1984’.

Watch us build two structured body paragraphs that would fit right into an extended response. The paragraphs will...

Learn how to write brilliant analytical paragraphs to discuss themes (and much more) in George Orwell’s ‘1984’.

Watch us build two structured body paragraphs that would fit right into an extended response. The paragraphs will...

Don’t forget, Big Brother is watching you.

This lesson explores the theme of surveillance in George Orwell’s ‘1984’. Uncover the different types of surveillance found in Airstrip One, including telescreens, the Thought Police and...

Enjoy this iconic ‘Fairy Story’ brought to life before your very eyes! Although, is it really a ‘Fairy Story’? The animals of Manor Farm are fed up with being exploited, abused and neglected by humans. When Old Major, the wise old boar,...

In this lesson, you’re going to explore how you can use objects with functions. This includes calling functions with object arguments and returning objects from functions.
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The animals suffer through another winter, hungrier and more exhausted than ever. However, the pigs are growing fat and multiplying in number. When the farm’s most dedicated comrade falls ill, the animals desperately call on the pigs to...