PechaKucha

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PechaKucha

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Book Title

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introduction of the book

1984 is a novel about a totalitarian society where citizens are constantly monitored

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BOOK OVERVIEW/SUMMARY

The story follows Winston Smith, who struggles against a government that controls truth and monitors every action.

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AUTHOR CONTEXT

Orwell wrote the book to warn against totalitarian regimes and the dangers of unchecked government power.

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Digital surveillance today—through social media, cameras, and tracking apps—mirrors Orwell’s warning and affects daily life.

CONNECTION TO TODAY

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THESIS STATEMENT

Surveillance technology should be limited as it reduces people’s privacy and affects their behavior.

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Loss of privacy due to constant monitoring.

ARGUMENT 1:

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EVIDENCE

Social media platforms track user data to predict behavior and target ads (Smith, 2020, p. 45).

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explanation of evidence

This shows how personal information is collected without consent, limiting freedom over one’s own life.

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Therefore, surveillance directly reduces privacy, supporting my thesis.

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CONCLUDING ARGUMENT

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ARGUMENT 2

Surveillance creates fear and self-censorship.

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Studies indicate people avoid sharing opinions online if they think they are being watched (Jones, 2021, p. 12).

EVIDENCE

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Being monitored changes behavior, making people less free to express themselves, which supports my claim.

EXPLANATION OF THE EVIDENCE

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CONCLUDING ARGUMENT

Thus, surveillance affects both privacy and behavior, reinforcing the thesis.

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COUNTER ARGUMENT

Some argue that surveillance increases safety and prevents crime.

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However, safety without freedom leads to oppression — as Orwell shows, control disguised as protection threatens liberty.

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Reading 1984 surprised me by showing how small intrusions grow into total control. I now think more critically about my online activity.

PERSONAL REFELCTION

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REAL WORLD IMPLICATIONS

Governments and companies should limit surveillance and ensure clear privacy protections for citizens.

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FINAL THOUGHT

Citizens must stay informed and demand transparency in how their data is used.

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Thanks!

Let’s remember — technology should serve people, not control them.

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