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What does it mean?
Orwell expresses fear that objective truth is disappearing from public discourse.
In plain terms
He fears objective truth is fading away.
What can you take from it?
Objective truth is under threat in modern society.

Where it applies

  • journalism
  • education
  • public debate

Putting it to work

  • promoting critical thinking
  • supporting journalism
  • valuing facts

Questions to consider

  • Is objective truth fading?
  • How do we preserve truth?

Another view

Some argue truth always exists even if hard to find.

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