The book 1984 by George Orwell is a classic example of how technology can be used more for harm than for productiveness. As Big Brother misused technology, people today are doing likewise and invading our privacy, but if we, the people act to stop such evils, George Orwell's warning in 1984 will not be in vain. In 1984, Big Brother constantly misuses technology to control everyone through fear and paranoia. For example, telescreens are used throughout the entire novel to depict the terrible fear and paranoia in which people had to live. When people are constantly being watched, it takes away all of the freedom with which they can normally live.
People live in total scrutiny by the thought police.
There is no place to hide, not even the bathrooms. There is literally no place in Oceania that does not have a telescreen. Winston and Julia are wrong when they think that they can even hide from telescreens in the abandoned barn in the woods. During those seven years, O'Brien is able to notice everything about Winston. The Party also uses technology to brainwash people.