1984
Orwell's Orwellian Estate Is Allegedly Trying to Stop People from Using the Number '1984'
It's just like the book! Sort of!
These New Dystopian 'Advertising Eyes' Stare Right into Your Soul
The new technology, which scans crowds to decide what kind of product to advertise, is evidence that we're living in a dystopian satire written by a heavy-handed idiot.
Broken Water's Addictive Video for "1984" Is Obviously About Government Surveillance
The whole video is pretty unsettling and kind of makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong, but I guess that's the point.
The Reactions to That Madonna Kiss Back up Shitty Ageist Misconceptions About How Men Mature but Women Decay
You won’t find Pharrell (42), Jay Z (45), David Guetta (47), Brian Ferry (69), or Keith Richards (71) kicking up a stink about age discrimination.
Bleak Video Games Should Remind Us of What Matters in Our Real Lives
Bleak dystopias can be oddly uplifting.
Talking to Students at Bangkok's Hunger Games Protest
In Thailand, the Hunger Games films have increasingly become a symbol of dissent against the military junta running the country.
1984-Inspired Fashion Collection Protects Your Phone With Anti-Surveillance Tech
Fashion company The Affair's latest designs include The UnPocket, a detachable pocket that makes your gadgets unhackable and untraceable.
Routine Moments in Baseball History: Why Everyone Hates the Sacrifice Bunt
Let's talk about a bunt the Angels laid down in 1984.
Every Influence Your Shitty Band Isn't Allowed To Have Anymore
So you've read 'A Clockwork Orange' and listened to Joy Division. How unique of you.
How the Justice Department Keeps Its Cell Phone Snooping a Secret
The full details of how police departments in the US are using military-grade surveillance technology—often without warrants—are being blocked from release by an aggressive effort from the federal government and the corporation that sells the devices.
The Crumbling Ruins of Sarajevo's 1984 Winter Olympics
I come to the ruins of the winners' podium. "This is where skiers were presented with their medals after winning events in the 1984 Olympics," Tanya tells me. "It was also the exact spot where the Bosnian army executed many prisoners during the war...
What the Hell Happened to Apple's Advertising?
Last week marked the 30th anniversary of “1984,” the Orwellian commercial that introduced the Mac computer to the world. It started the grand American tradition of spending staggering amounts of money on Super Bowl ads, a custom that will be carried on...