Goldstein's Book (The Theory and Practice of Oligarchical Collectivism)

Goldstein's Book, "The Theory and Practice of Oligarchical Collectivism," is a fictional work from George Orwell's novel *1984*. It criticizes how totalitarian regimes maintain power through oppressive control and manipulation of truth. The book argues that ruling elites, or oligarchies, perpetuate their dominance by fostering perpetual warfare, controlling information, and manipulating human desires—all designed to keep the masses subservient. It exposes how authoritarian governments distort reality to sustain their power, emphasizing the importance of truth, individual freedom, and critical thinking as defenses against tyranny.