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Let’s visit George Orwell one more time. In this dialogue from 1984, O’Brien is torturing Winston Smith, trying to convince him that “whatever the Party holds to be truth, is truth.” O’Brien holds up four fingers, but wants Winston to see five.
‘You are a slow learner, Winston,’ said O’Brien gently.
‘How can I help it?’ he blubbered. ‘How can I help but see what is in front of my eyes? Two and two are four.’
‘Sometimes, Winston. Sometimes they are five. Sometimes they are three. Sometimes they are all of them at once. You must try harder. It is not easy to become sane.’
Far too often today, two plus two equals five.— Jeff Minick
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