Free Speech or Fake Freedom? Digital Manipulation & the Surveillance Age | CSS Book Analysis Series

CSS Book Analysis Series | 1984 by George Orwell
Review by: Sir Sanan Hassan Lashari (CEPI Faculty Member)

From Privacy to Control - Are we really free in today’s Surveillance-Driven World?
In this episode of our CSS Book Analysis Series, we dive into the critical themes of Free Speech, Digital Manipulation, and the Age of Surveillance, drawing parallels to Orwell’s warnings and today’s reality. Orwell's warnings echo louder than ever as governments and corporations practice CONTROL through digital surveillance tools.

📌 In this video, you'll explore:
✅How states use digital surveillance & information control
✅The thin line between free speech & fake freedom
✅The political economy of surveillance in the 21st century
✅Why this topic is crucial for CSS & PMS essays, Current Affairs & International Relations?

Perfect for aspirants who want conceptual clarity + analytical depth for the mighty competitive exams like CSS & PMS.