On the topic of dystopian literature, I feel like its actually more similar to Brave New World. People are simply content, ignorant or just don't think it affects them. They are so distracted by all the other stuff (mostly stuff that could affect them dramatically less) in our society that they let it happen. It is not like this information is completely hidden.

Try talking to your parents or friends that are "not into politics" about this stuff. People generally don't care, don't know, or don't think it will happen to them. The government wouldn't do something so bad, in their minds.

This is just my personal opinion and experiences on the subject.