1. Doublethink: In the novel, doublethink is the ability
to hold two simultaneously contradicting concepts at the same time, which essentially cancel
each other out and allow the person to accept the given statement fully. While this concept is
not entirely mirrored throughout our society's political arena, the inception of
"alternative facts," which was coined by U.S. Counselor to the President Kellyanne
Conway, is similar to doublethink. Essentially, American citizens have a choice as to what
statistics or facts they choose to believe as opposed to there being an actual fact of the
matter. A person's choice typically centers around their political beliefs and party
leanings.
For example, the left wing media outlets reported that President
Trump's inauguration attendance was less than that of Obama, while right wing media outlets
challenged this opinion and backed President Trump's statement that,
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period, both in person...
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