...As technology continues to advance, people will continue to lose their sense of privacy until privacy ceases to exist. Technology seems very useful, which it is, as it helps us with things in everyday life, such as communicating, sharing and much more, which persuades people to purchase these cellular devices. With each technological advancement, especially in the field of cell phones and computers, the amount of privacy an individual has grows smaller and smaller. In the novel 1984, written by George Orwell, illustrates his prediction of a future dystopian society where every citizen is continuously watched by “Big Brother”; at work, in their homes, everywhere. Technology is taking us closer and closer to the world of Big Brother since American’s...
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...In the novel 1984, by George Orwell, technology plays a major role in the society. Similarly, it has made living in the 21 st century a very controlled society in which people solely depend on it to live their lives. Technology is a very large factor in a way that the social media has taken control of the human race. People tend to look at their cell phones right when they wake up and right as they are about to fall asleep. For some people, they rely on technology to begin their daily routine. Though it makes life most sufficient, there was a time before this generation that did not need it. Security cameras today can watch what is happening and what we are doing without the people even knowing it. When technology are put to good use, it is possible to save...
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...generation that everything revolves on technology in our everyday lives. We are capable of doing incredible discovers due to the availability of products that is constantly being renewed and produced. Our technology grows with every single day becoming newer and better possibilities. Eric Arthur Blair, known more famously by his pen name, George Orwell, wrote 1984 as a statement against totalitarian governments, surveillance techniques employed by them, and as a warning to the future. The novel’s protagonist, Winston Smith, is not allowed to rebel against Big Brother’s tyrannical rule. Rather, he must find ways to escape living a private life in a very public and exposed world. The novel has caused researchers, writers, students, and professionals to question whether our own government could become a modern day Oceania....
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...Ben Burrows English 12 Daulerio George Orwell's famous book 1984 was written as a political novel to warn people of the dangers of facing Communism in a totalitarian government. This book not only warned the world of potential dangers of being ruled this type of government, but it also presented some controversial new societal trends and technological advancement ideas for the future. Little did society know that Orwell's technology predictions in this book would actually come true in the near future. Orwell was especially concerned with the technological role in these governments, allowing them to control and keep an eye on their citizens. People in the time period that this book was written had a hard time grasping what Orwell was predicting. Many of his ideas and concepts were said not to happen for thousands of years, some were even claimed impossible to be done. In actuality, as we know today, a good amount of Orwell's predictions in the book 1984 have already became a reality. Orwell presented these ideas to warn people of what might be ahead and to be careful, but it may have created an opposite effect. His ideas may have actually had society work towards making his predictions come true. Orwell's book 1984 revealed how powerful technology could be, as the Party, or "Big Brother", used its complex technology to monitor and implement fear into those it identifies as its enemies. One of the devices the Party used for this purpose was the "telescreen"...
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...Dystopian societies commonly feature in literature, representing what humanity could amount to if corrupted people acquired power. George Orwell’s 1984 is one of literature’s classics, exposing a dystopian society where control over one’s life is removed. V for Vendetta, adapted by James McTeigue, is one of many films based on the themes and ideas of 1984. Both texts exhibit how the Government abuse its power of science and technology to manipulate its people and control their lives by falsifying information, and confiscating their freedom. Invasion of privacy, manipulation in broadcastings and erasing people from existence are considered normal under the government’s forcible reign. Controlling everyday aspects of life to manipulate society...
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...June Deery examines the role technology plays on female citizens in Huxley’s novel in “Technology and Gender in Aldous Huxley’s Alternative Worlds”. As a byproduct of the implemented technology, Deery discovers the blatantly visible gender bias. Despite this detail, the critic states how technology may be beneficial to women in certain instances. For example, “there [would be] no housework, no wifely subjugation, no need to balance children and a career” (Deery 1). However, the author believes the inconspicuous suggestions of women inferiority should not go unnoticed. For instance, she notes how at first, the gender of the narrator is undefined, but when a woman is first recognized, it is through the point of view of a male. This reinforces the dependency women should have on men. Furthermore, Deery claims that Huxley associates technology with masculinity....
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...1. Apple was trying to persuade their audience to purchase one of their brand new Macintosh computers. The commercial’s purpose was to use different sci-fi references and humor to persuade the audience to purchase the Macintosh computers. Apples sci-fi embedded tone makes the audience feel like Macintosh is something of the future. This makes the audience want to purchase of for themselves. Humor is also used to persuade the audience to purchase one of these computers. The pun of technology will destroy mankind is used in a commercial selling technology lightens the mood. This turns it in to a more playful kind of tone to end the commercial for the audience. 2. Apple mainly focused on the audience’s sense of ethos. The commercial was founded...
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...Technology through the eyes of George Orwell Summary of the story The novel 1984 published in 1949 takes a look at society of future in 1984. This society called Oceania is a totalitarian one, where state controls everything including the people’s thought. The government, which runs Oceania is called INGSOC (English Socialism). The controllers are known as “The Party”, whose leader is Big Brother. Winston Smith, the central character, a 39-year old man lives in London. He secretly hates Big Brother. He decides to rebel by keeping a diary in which he reveals his rebellious thought. He knows the crime he is committing and also that one day the thought police would discover his crime and probably kill him. The lowest class in the social hierarchy of Oceania are “proles”, who are relatively free of police surveillance. He befriends Mr. Charrington, the prole owner of a junk shop, who shares similar interest in the past life before the rule of Big Brother. A dark haired girl, in another department slips a piece of paper in Winston’s hand. It says, “I love you.” Winston is surprised and disturbed as any sexual relation between Party members is strictly forbidden. Nevertheless, he falls in love and they meet secretly. A love affair begins and the girl finally introduces herself as Julia. They are careful enough to meet in places unlikely to be watched. Winston and Julia eventually hire a room above Mr. Charrington’s junk-shop as a place for the two of them to...
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...George Orwell’s ideas about the advancement of technology and predictions cannot go unnoticed and under appreciated. His prediction of technology ruling a country’s behavior may be accurate in the near future because much of his technology closely resembles today’s technology. His illustration of the telescreen and microphones had kept Oceania on their heels. A telescreen is a device in which it is used by Oceania’s government (Big Brother) to provide propaganda and detecting conspiracy. This perceiving instrument has long affected the behavior of Oceania’s citizens.“The telescreen received and transmitted simultaneously. Any sound that Winston made, above the level of a very low whisper, would be picked up by it; moreover, so long as he remained...
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...The Longer Lasting World Brave New World and 1984 are two novels that both take place in a totalitarian world; however the two worlds are very different. Huxley explains a world where the only things that are forbidden is having babies, being unhappy/questioning the state, and refusing to do the jobs and duties assigned to them. Contrastingly, 1984 is much more restrictive in the fact that they have complete control over the people, not allowing them to find love, not giving them privacy, nor allowing them to think badly about the government. Furthermore, in 1984 the government puts effort in inducing fear in the citizens by saying that they are in war, and they also use threats of torture if someone steps out of line, even in the slightest. Although both regimes control their citizens through the destruction of social relations, technology and controlling their sense of freedom, Huxley’s world state will clearly outlive Orwell’s party because Brave New World supports the development of a blissfully ignorant society, thus preventing rebellion, whereas 1984’s use of fear will inevitably destroy the stability of the nation. In addition to their methods, the destruction of social relations is something that appears in both texts. In Brave New World, sex is encouraged because it keeps people happy, though love is not. The state does not encourage the people to fall in love with someone because love leads to the want to start a family and have kids. Although both societies do...
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...to purchase the aforementioned plant for $12m with the option to invest a further $2.25m on laminate technology. The subsequent investment in Laminate technology was expected to eliminate graphite costs and reduce power consumption at the Collinsville plant by 15% to 20%. We will evaluate the acquisition of the Collinsville by Dixon at the proposed price. Table 1 identifies the assumptions that have been used for the evaluation of this acquisition. Table 1 Assumptions Laminate Technology reduces power by a mean of 17.5% Laminate Technology is depreciated over 10 years Sodium Chlorate price growth is 8%, per annum Power cost (per KWH) growth is 12%, per annum Plant Life is 10 years Plant Salvage Value is zero EBIT is flat after 1984 Capital Expenditures: $600,000 per annum after 1984 Net Working Capital Remains flat after 1984 Definition of “Flat” Reference Pg 3, HBS 9-280-102 Pg 3, HBS 9-280-102 Pg 4, HBS 9-280-102 Pg 4, HBS 9-280-102 Pg 1, Assessed work Sheet Pg 1, Assessed work Sheet Pg 1, Assessed work Sheet Pg 1, Assessed work Sheet Pg 1, Assessed work Sheet Pg 4 http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/wp/2006/wp06218.pdf 6.5% is the Equity Risk Premium Tax rate is 48.69% From 1984 to 1989, the following growth rates are used 4 year Growth rate is used for Variable Costs Capital investment is based on figures from 1980-1984 PPE and depreciation is based on figures from 1980-1984 Beta Debt is zero Debt to Equity Ratio: 35% : 65% Plant: Valuation starts in 1980 Laminate Tech valuation...
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...further $2.25m on laminate technology. The subsequent investment in Laminate technology was expected to eliminate graphite costs and reduce power consumption at the Collinsville plant by 15% to 20%. We will evaluate the acquisition of the Collinsville by Dixon at the proposed price. Table 1 identifies the assumptions that have been used for the evaluation of this acquisition. Table 1 Assumptions Reference Laminate Technology reduces power by a mean of 17.5% Pg 3, HBS 9-280-102 Laminate Technology is depreciated over 10 years Pg 3, HBS 9-280-102 Sodium Chlorate price growth is 8%, per annum Pg 4, HBS 9-280-102 Power cost (per KWH) growth is 12%, per annum Pg 4, HBS 9-280-102 Plant Life is 10 years Pg 1, Assessed work Sheet Plant Salvage Value is zero Pg 1, Assessed work Sheet EBIT is flat after 1984 Pg 1, Assessed work Sheet Capital Expenditures: $600,000 per annum after 1984 Pg 1, Assessed work Sheet Net Working Capital Remains flat after 1984 Pg 1, Assessed work Sheet Definition of “Flat” Pg 4 http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/wp/2006/wp06218.pdf 6.5% is the Equity Risk Premium Slide 21, Risk and Return, class notes- http://www.investopedia.com/articles/04/012104.asp Tax rate is 48.69% Exhibit 7, HBS 9-280-102 From 1984 to 1989, the following growth rates are used Exhibit 8 , HBS 9-280-102 4 year Growth rate is used for Variable Costs Exhibit 8, HBS 9-280-102 Capital investment is based on figures from 1980-1984 Exhibit 8, HBS 9-280-102 ...
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...“If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself.” -George Orwell. The renouncement of personal privacy displayed in George Orwell’s 1984 is exponentially exploited. No one is ever granted the simple right we ought to have, which is privacy. Telescreens and police patrol see all while going unnoticed. George Orwell’s assumption of the future was not far from expected or at least has yet to come. The similarities between 1984 and present day is a lack of privacy, abuse of technology and Newspeak. In George Orwell’s 1984, he talks a lot about privacy and how it is valued and perceived. Privacy is essentially a figment of one’s imagination or simply a reminisce of a memory from long ago when the world was right. “In the far...
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...Is our society changing into one of those societies led by a totalitarian government found in the futuristic books and movies? Many seem to agree since technology has advanced to point where it can do as much or even more as the aged books have foretold. In the novel, 1984, the author, George Orwell, wrote about a distant future where everything was controlled by one person known as Big Brother. The main protagonist in Orwell's story, Winston Smith, believes that things are not as they should be and explains how they were always being watched by the Inner Party which consisted of less than 2% of the entire population. Proles, as they were named, consisted about 80% of all the population, including the Party. The Outer Party, where Winston is,...
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...ADVANCED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CORP CASE 2. BA 280.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The case analysis focused into determining whether Tom Winter (Western National Bank) shall approve Peter Haskins’ (Advanced Medical Technologies) application for an $8M loan. Advanced Medical Technologies, a young company who has invested in research and development and marketing in its three years of operations (1983-85), is seeking for WNB’s approval of the said loan to fund their growth to 1986. This was despite the fact that the company has already availed of short-term loans from Sunnyvale and two other banks and in all accounts fell short of meeting their responsibilities. On top of this, AMT has also opened itself to Biological Laboratories’ buying of shares and possible merger. Using Tom Winter’s perspective, the 3-year financial statements of AMT was analyzed and revealed that the company’s operating expenses have continually increased over the 1983-85 period, overdrawn credit limit at Sunnyvale. Despite these seemingly negative indicators of AMT’s financial health, the company still presents itself as a strong player in the industry with its Gross Profit (GP) Ratios which increased from 48 to 55% from 1983-853. For AMT to realize its full potential, it must ensure that it has facilities in place to support production. Hence, the group came to a conclusion that Mr.Winter should approve the entire $8M which AMT applied for. Furthermore, so as for WNB to continuously support AMT’s financial needs...
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