Perhaps the most terrifying aspect of the society in which Winston lives is the fact that what you think in your own head isn’t safe. To punish one for their thoughts is outrageous. If people heard what I thought most of the time I surely would not survive long in Oceania. Your head should always be your sanctuary. Whether you’re in a room full of people or alone in your house, your thoughts should always be safe.
Now I think the right to your own mind is interesting considering the way I intend to look at my big question. Using the novels as well as science, I would like to examine whether or not mankind should strive for a utopia. Because of leaps in genetic technology, perfecting the human race is a scientific question on the horizon. Soon, we will be able to cure genetic diseases with simple treatments. As technology advances, we may be able to alter genes for intelligence, athletic ability, and even appearance. What many people don’t know is that they don’t own their own genes. Companies who have unlocked the genetic code do. Each time a disease is discovered on a gene, the discoverers can patent the gene and own exclusive rights to test for the gene and to develop its cures. So if you don’t even own your basic makeup, do you still own your thoughts?
Whoa...did not know that.
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