[toyg]

Orwell is the modern Machiavelli. In about 100 years, people will be wondering if 1984 was satire/criticism or an actual blueprint for effective government in the digital age, in the same way the real aim of Il Principe has been endlessly debated for centuries.

[bostik]

I came up with one of EFF Finland's t-shirt slogans: Orwell was an optimist.

Of course, I was soon outdone. It didn't take long for the adapted version to surface: Orwell was an amateur. Which, I have to admit, is an apt description of our times.

[Rochus]

In contrast, Orwell's fundamental rejection of the totalitarian surveillance society is well known and documented. Even in 100 years, those who are interested can read it all.

[bayindirh]

The irony is, 1984 is used as a manual of sorts by some.

[DocTomoe]

Unless, of course, such documentation will be surpressed. Which is pretty Orwellian, in fact, such operations are the protagonist's job.

[robertlagrant]

Not if it gets Fahrenheit 451'd :-)

[maxk42]

Machiavelli gets a bad rap. I read Il Principe and the primary message is moderation. I dunno how people contorted that into evil scheming.