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I would not classify 1984 as a sci fi book, only because when i view a sci fi movie or read a book, the author or director tries to sort of dazzle you with the possibilities of technology and effects in order to deliver their story. I think there is way more to this story but that the technological aspect does create an uneasy environment.
I think Orwell is actually reacting very much to the changes in his time. Everytime there is change people sort of have to grapple with these new ideas, in his case there is the issue of technology and perhaps the concern of how people are going to use this to manipulate the public consensus. I always thought he was also reacting to his concerns of communism, the distribution of means and what that might mean for everyone.
I study psychology and theres a theory called "Control theory" where those in control often create an environment saturated with fear so that the people can support wars and policies. The people in 1984 are constantly told that theres war between this country and that and the means in which they can survive on a daily basis is cut down so drastically to keep that sort of desperate mentality on the surface.
So all in all i really think it deals mostly with economical issues, issues of political control and the fear of technology and how it is being used during times of warfare and with the invasion of privacy.
I hope this analysis isnt too ridiculous, these are just my own thoughts.
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