We live in a world of manipulated perceptions. We always have done. However some of the edicts from the Control Room will require updating to reflect the current situation. War is peace. Freedom is slavery.
Ignorance is strength.
The fringe is the mainstream. The mainstream is on the fringe. George Orwell had he lived for another fifty years. That this manipulation of perception is occurring by those with money is hardly surprising. The international company Benetton continues to vigorously pursue notions of social justice in order to sell more jumpers.