It&#x27;s not an in-depth critique, you&#x27;re right. But there are some interesting themes here, and by mentioning 1984 I&#x27;m referencing some deep questions in (what I hope is) a fairly shorthand way.<p>To be more explicit:<p>1. Do people &#x27;think in a particular language&#x27; such that limitations in language limit their thought? This is something that psychologist have considered. The other comments in this thread suggest to me that there might be something in this.<p>2. Is it dangerous to allow any kind of authority that tells people what they can&#x2F;can&#x27;t say? If the answer to #1 is &#x27;yes&#x27; then would such a group be too powerful to be allowed to exist?