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1984 | Ch. 20.2 – Freedom Is Slavery, Ignorance Is Bliss, Humor Is Survival
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan tackle Chapter 20 of 1984 by George Orwell—a banned book that never stops feeling relevant. As Winston faces the ultimate gaslighting, O’Brien insists reality itself only exists because the Party says so.
Orwell’s dystopian nightmare shows how censorship and propaganda can warp truth until nothing feels solid. Along the way, Dan and Jennifer dig into solipsism, simulation theory, and why repetition is the Party’s greatest weapon.
Expect dark humor, uncomfortable parallels, and a reminder that reading banned books might be the best way to stay…
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