Today's modern world may not be exactly like it was in 1984, but some issues are very similar. One of the most compromised issues today is privacy, which in the 1984 book was something people didn't have much of because of things like TV screens. Not only is our privacy compromised, but the government is also being overly controlling. Today, privacy is compromised by things like gaming consoles, phones, social media, and drones. Not only are we compromised by these things, but the government is also taking too much control by compromising our privacy. It seems to be through almost everything technological. it's not safe. Through things like a game console or webcam, our privacy is compromised. Things that you would never expect to be a problem can be. It's a bit like Winston and Julia, just when they thought they could do their private business above Mr. Charrington's shop, that wasn't the case. Just behind the small painting that they were constantly spying on: “'You are the dead,' repeated the iron voice. “It was behind the photo,” whispered Julia. “It was behind the photo,” the voice said. “Stay exactly where you are. Do not make any movement until ordered to do so.' » (Orwell, 179) According to TheVerge.com, those who own gaming consoles like the Xbox One can be heard through the console at any time. The console is said to "...can even read your heart rate while you exercise, and recognize and process personalized audio for specific individuals." » (Sottek) Not only that, but the article discussing the Xbox one went so far as to reference telescreens in its title. If the possibility of being spied on through a game...... middle of paper ....... "State cops can track residents' cell phones." Daily Tribune Media. Np, March 28, 2014. Web. April 6, 2014. .Mataconis, Doug. “The judge rules that what you post on Facebook can be used as evidence against you.” Outside the ring road. James Joyner, August 19, 2012. Web. April 6, 2014. .Nolan, Jonathan. "Pilot." Person of interest. Prod. JJ Abrams. September 22, 2011. Television. Orwell, George. 1984. Australia: Planetebook.com, 2008. PDF. Sottek, TC “The Xbox One will always listen to you, in your own home. » The edge. Marty Moe, March 21, 2013. Web. April 2. 2014. .