This question itself is the problem.

When is it right or wrong for the government to be able to watch us? Is our technology making it easier for them to do so without us knowing? What is the government's true intentions with using surveillance technology for spying? In the world of 1984, the government's purpose for spying on its citizens was obvious, to control. Big Brother, the name and face that led the totalitarian state of Oceana, gave a false impression that the government was not only spying in on its citizens, but also lying to and controlling their minds as a means of “security”. In our current society, the same topics and events have occurred within our households and the public eye. I believe, after observing these events, that our society can potentially become like that of 1984 through the government's use of surveillance technology.The simple use of cameras served as a huge surveillance tool in the world of 1984, as well as our own. However like in 1984's era, that was only the start to Big Brother's controlling grip on its citizens. The use of surveillance cameras and tapping into private electronic devices only aided in a bigger scheme of control. Once the government can secretly, or even openly, watch us, they would learn and eventually predict our future actions. Many may argue that the government is only doing such invasive acts in order to protect us from potential threats from other countries or sources. However it becomes too extreme when they invade our daily lives and eventually try to control our actions, thoughts or decisions. This kind of control was easily obtained in Oceana, in 1984, through simple surveillance tools such as the telescreens and microphones. In our current society, revolving around cellphones, televisions, computers and other internet powered devices, a “revolution” where the government gains complete possible. The government can access every life through our private internet-connected devices with their advanced tools such as computer programs, camera hacking, and even satellites without our knowing or permission.