Lagi nating naririnig ang salitang "Orwellian" sa balita, sa Twitter/X, sa mga debate tungkol sa social media. Pero saan ba galing ito? Sa episode na ito, binalikan nina Lennon at Russel ang 1984 ni George Orwell: isang classic na dystopian novel na parang sumasalamin din sa kasalukuyan nating lipunan.

Pag-uusapan natin kung paano ginagamit ng Partido sa nobela (Ingsoc) ang wika (Newspeak), kasaysayan (memory holes), at pati na rin ang pag-ibig at katotohanan bilang mga instrumento ng kontrol. Titingnan din natin kung paano bumabagay ang mga tema ng librong ito sa ating sariling karanasan bilang mga Pilipino: mula sa Martial Law hanggang sa disinformation sa social media ngayon.

##Aabangan mo rito:

• Bakit isinulat ni Orwell ang 1984 noong 1948, at bakit hindi lang ito tungkol kay Stalin.

• Ang tatlong sagradong slogan ng Partido at kung paano gumagana ang doublethink sa totoong buhay.

• Paano nawawala ang katotohanan kapag pinapatay ang wika (Newspeak) at bakit mahalaga ito ngayong panahon ng fake news.

• Ang koneksyon ng 1984 sa ating sariling kasaysayan ng Martial Law at sa tinatawag na "historical revisionism."

• Isang pananaw na Katoliko: bakit ang totalitarianism ay hindi lang isyung pampulitika, kundi isyu ng dignidad ng tao.

• Ang tanong na iiwan sa'yo ng libro: kaya mo bang mag-isip nang malaya, kahit walang nakikinig?

Kung tuwing nababasa mo ang balita ay may bumubulong sa isip mo na, "para tayong fulfillment ng 1984," para sa'yo ang episode na ito.

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Ang dami na namang mga balita ng recurring violence sa Pilipinas, sa mga schools especially. This issue is alarming because it's something very foreign to us. It raises questions: where is this coming from? Is it terrorism, but not in the traditional sense? In a previous episode, we discussed the impact of video games on youth behavior, but we concluded that there might be deeper influences at play.

The culture of violence

This episode takes a serious look at the culture of violence in Philippine schools and among Filipino youth. We need to reflect on this growing concern. There are security experts labeling this phenomenon as nihilistic violent extremism. Russel elaborates on this idea by contrasting traditional violent extremism—which often has political or ideological roots—with this new form, where violence itself becomes the objective without a clear cause.

> "Violence, celebrated, encouraged, pinagdiriwang."

The Roots of Nihilism

Nihilism is a philosophy that rejects meaning and purpose. This perspective has been gaining traction, especially among youth who feel alienated from society. In a world filled with conflicting ideologies, nihilism posits that nothing matters, leading some to seek validation through chaotic and violent means.

> "When we say nihilism, it's a rejection of meaning."

## The Role of Online Communities

In today's digital age, online communities can become more important than physical organizations. We discuss how anonymity on the internet allows individuals to find validation in violent ideologies. Algorithms feed them content that normalizes violence, creating a dangerous cycle that can lead to real-world consequences.

> "The internet changed the environment."

The conversation highlights the urgent need for awareness among parents, teachers, and the community. As we navigate these complex issues, it becomes increasingly important to engage in open dialogues about the factors contributing to this troubling trend.

While we may not have all the answers, understanding the underlying causes of nihilistic violent extremism can help us address the scourge affecting our youth today.

If you're interested in a deeper exploration of this complex subject, we encourage you to listen to the full episode.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:30 What is Nihilistic Violent Extremism?

20:50 European and American "models"

28:49 NVE and The Internet Age

46:38 The Epidemic of Loneliness

58:16 How do we deal with this?

01:10:47 Deepening of reflection

01:19:44 Closing

How to be happy? Yan ang tanong natin sa episode na ito. And not just happiness in the grand celebratory way, we want to see how to appreciate simple little things that can make us smile like a series of green-lit stoplights, the joy of organizing your desk, of finally making that DIY project, etc.

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Chapters:

00:00 Panimula: Green Light Syndrome at ang mga maliliit na kaligayahan

03:07 Simple joys in a chaotic world

07:03 Finding joy in happy little things

17:33 On gratitude

27:04 Our current situation: a world full of negativity

32:17 Distractions in a hyperestimulated society

35:51 The answer is order

48:07 The temptation of comfort

01:04:29 Fighting the overwhelm