The NWU Centre for Digital Humanities cordially invite you to a webinar presented by Mr Nathisvaran Govender.
Topic: Orwellian Newspeak in the Age of Digital Mass Media: A Case Study of Trumpism Doublethink and its Consequence for Modern Democracy.
This presentation connects George Orwell’s concept of Newspeak, a language intended to limit independent thought, to today’s political environment, focusing on “Trumpian doublethink.” It examines how digital mass media reinforces this doublethink by shaping meaning and weakening objective truth. Mr Govender’s argument highlights that those in power use digital media to control meaning and erode objective truth, reinforcing existing power structures and limiting emancipation. This manipulation turns reason into a tool for control, creating serious epistemic challenges for modern democracy. As a result, citizens struggle to make informed decisions, undermining democratic accountability.
For more information, kindly contact Glenda Kgosana.