Berni answers “what is the meaning of "ignorance is...”

Barsbatbold asked this question about 1984:

what is the meaning of "ignorance is strength"?

Berni We are typically taught that knowledge is power/strength. In this novel, the party insists that ignorance is strength. In knowing less, there is much …moreWe are typically taught that knowledge is power/strength. In this novel, the party insists that ignorance is strength. In knowing less, there is much less responsibility on the individual. Ignorance, lack of knowledge, frees an individual from responsibility, commitment, duty, etc. If the individual is free from these human experiences which are the burden of knowledge, the individual can become much more woven into the mass entity of the "Party" and of Big Brother's regime. If that is the case, then the individual loses individuality and becomes part of something much bigger and, logically, much more powerful. Give up freedom of thought and rights to knowledge and make up part of a larger mass of people who lose individuality and become a part of something much bigger and more powerful. Give up knowledge and become part of the fabric of the party. Let Big Brother do the thinking for you. (less)

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Barsbatbold thank you so much
Aug 22, 2015 07:25AM · flag

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