• MacN'Cheezus
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    2
    arrow-down
    4
    ·
    8 hours ago

    There are several links to free, legal copies at the bottom of the book’s Wikipedia page.

    Also, if you type “1984” into YouTube, the first result is this full audiobook recording. It’s really not difficult to find.

      • MacN'Cheezus
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        3
        arrow-down
        2
        ·
        edit-2
        7 hours ago

        I understand, but my point is that it really doesn’t take any more effort or dedication than going to the library does. In fact, it’s certainly no more difficult than looking up videos of animal cruelty (at least I don’t exactly just see them being suggested to me randomly).

        • camr_on@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          3
          ·
          4 hours ago

          Animal cruelty maybe not, but I know a few friends who get randomly shown car crashed and combat recordings and the like. I agree with your sentiment for the most part, but I think the real point is that books that should be required reading for young minds are being banned, while the majority of young people are on sites that will show you all kinds of crazy shit to keep you scrolling