Activity 9: Understanding Key Vocabulary - Fun with Thoughtcrime Do you ever find yourself thinking thoughts that are against the organization or activity you are participating in? In 1984, thinking thoughts against Big Brother is called “thoughtcrime.” Think of an organization you belong to or are familiar with. (It could even be your school.) Every organization has rules, beliefs, principles, and standards. If your thoughts at times go against the basic beliefs of the organization, even while you are outwardly participating normally, in 1984 terms that could be considered “thoughtcrime.” Of course, this happens to all of us at times.