Technology | Are we entering the time of Newspeak?

In George Orwell’s classic novel 1984, the Government created the controlled language of Newspeak. Newspeak eliminated undesirable words and stripped the remaining words of secondary meanings.

In the real-world, workplaces have created their own controlled languages. Jargon is taking over, especially with technology. Another area where controlled language is prevalent is diversity and inclusion. Organisations decree the use of the right terms and punish the use of wrong words. They say it’s to increase harmony; to support diverse workforces. But as more words become taboo, how do we remember what to say?