Big Brother in the form of an increasingly powerful government and in an increasingly powerful private sector will pile the records high with reasons why privacy should give way to national security, to law and order, to efficiency of operation, to scientific advancement and the like.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the dangers of a society where the government and private entities gain excessive power, leading to a disregard for privacy in the name of national security, law enforcement, operational efficiency, and scientific progress. The metaphor of "Big Brother" from George Orwell's novel 1984 implies the potential for oppressive surveillance and control. While these justifications may seem legitimate, the quote warns about the accumulation of records, as they can pave the way for an infringement on individual rights and the erosion of personal freedoms.

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