For those wanting to push past our Orwellian era of propaganda, misinformation and bullshit toward truth for a better world.
George Orwell’s 1984 is the story of a world blinded—truth bent, language twisted, people cut off from one another by fear and illusion. Today, we face our own version of that darkness: social platforms engineered for outrage, media incentivized by sensationalism, institutions bending reality, and a constant stream of bullshit dressed up as truth.
The 1985 Project was born from the belief that we can move beyond our modern Orwellian landscape and build a better world for all. Through content and connection, we explore how propaganda and misinformation work, how narratives shape collective understanding, and how individuals can reclaim their interpretive agency.
It’s a place to learn, to question, and to move past distortion—toward truth, clarity, and meaningful connection.
The 1985 Report
A Substack newsletter with content on how propaganda, misinformation and bullshit shapes our views and actions, and how to fight back.
The Reality Distortion Index
Part of the Substack newsletter content, the Reality Distortion Index scores from headlines, quotes, policies and more on the level of propaganda, misinformation or bullshit at play.
The 1985 Podcast
A podcast that provides deeper context on propaganda, misinformation and bullshit - where it’s in play, how to recognize it, how it works and how to fight back. Features Bearing 287 founder Chris Bevolo and Wendell Potter, widely recognized expert on healthcare, money in politics and more.