Category Archives: authoritarianism

Defining Freedom in 21st Century in Light of Determinism

Since the time of the French Revolution, freedom has been regarded as the greatest value of culture. Today in modern society, we are trying to restore the value of individual freedom, which we formally perceive as one of the rights … Continue reading

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Countering An Existential Threat: Trump & Project 2025

Existential risks are defined as “risks that threaten the destruction of humanity’s long-term potential.” Over the long term, climate change is an existential threat, and it is younger generations and those still to come who will more fully bear the … Continue reading

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 How the Cult of Victimhood Dominates Politics

Victimhood is now a pivotal means by which individuals and groups see themselves and constitute themselves as political actors. Continue reading

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How Propaganda Influences Opinions and Behaviours

In The Road to Serfdom, published in 1944, Hayek argued that government planning, by crushing individualism, would lead inexorably to totalitarian control. It came to the attention of some very wealthy people, who saw in the philosophy an opportunity to … Continue reading

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Revenge of the Autocrats: The Battle Over Future Freedom

The term “collective narcissism” was first used by Theodore Adorno to describe the sentiment that gave support to Nazi rule in Germany in the 1930s. Continue reading

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Living a Lie: The Roll of Self-deception in 2024 Election

Self-deception can fool us into believing our own lies – and even make us more convincing. Continue reading

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Proposed Changes: Overview of Trump’s 2024 Social Contract

Change is a direction or set of decisions translated into actions that influence a difference in organizational operations, identity, and overall ethos. Social change refers to changes in the political or economic context of societies which affect the vast majority … Continue reading

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The World of Misinformation and Escapism

In psychology, escapism is when a person routinely uses an activity or behavior to escape life’s realities. It is a way of distracting the mind. Examples include social media, substance use, or playing games to avoid thinking about or facing … Continue reading

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Trump’s Enablers Are Driving the Authoritarian Bus

Trump’s unwitting enablers are making authoritarian rule more likely. Continue reading

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