Though the essay primarily discusses the communist regime in Czechoslovakia, it very much applies to the neoliberalism of the West and current-day affairs such as human rights violations, climate activism and media censorship. 

The essay's use of language can be rather dense and makes the argument seem more complicated than necessary. Once you wade through the lengthy illustrations and overwritten points, the core idea is clear; individuals have the power to overthrow oppressive regimes by choosing truth over lie. 

It can be argued that this message of 'living within the truth' is overly idealistic and unfeasible in the face of severe oppression. The theme is repeated multiple times in the text without much expansion or analysis, leading to repetition without progression. 

While the essay did discuss applications of living within the truth and activism it lacked a concrete approach to tackling totalitarian power structures. Nonetheless, it can also be said that its intent is more to inspire rather than provide a step-by-step manual. In this regard, it is highly successful. 

Overall, a very insightful read into how totalitarian regimes maintain control, the importance of moral responsibility, individual empowerment and the possibility of change.