In George Orwell’s 1984 there is a conversation about how the invention and control of NewSpeak silences dissent as it removes the ability to express another opinion. In our world today we have witnessed the redefinition of many words and their subsequent loss from normal usage. Language and definitions are also central to the Overton window and the parameters of acceptable behaviour.
Join us as we discuss the redefinition of words, what words are currently at risk, and how we can reclaim our language and the narrative of our culture.
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