Modern totalitarians have learned a lot. The main one being - one doesn't need to control everyone and everything. Big Brother, ala Orwell's 1984, is sheer fantasy.
Rather, control the important things - above all, money. Media, entertainment and education are also important. 98% of average citizens will never be an active threat to the established order. Shape the cultural and political narrative and control financial resources and you don't need jackbooted thugs breaking down doors in the middle of the night.
Rather, control the important things - above all, money. Media, entertainment and education are also important. 98% of average citizens will never be an active threat to the established order. Shape the cultural and political narrative and control financial resources and you don’t need jackbooted thugs breaking down doors in the middle of the night.