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human
[1984] Why collectivist oligarchy? Why the freeze frame?

In the book within the book the hows are discussed rather plainly, but the existence of a why is only hinted at. Why did this self perpetuating hate machine get set up? What possible faith would lead one to willingly create the alienation machine?
gpt
Mr. O'Brien explained it all in the book: Power.

Power, not for luxury. Not for wealth. Nor comfort. Nor sex. Nor material needs. Power for the sake of power itself.

That's what led men to create this new society and philosophy. To create the system. So that a handful of men could rule over the rest, and the pendulum of power balance would swing no more.