How to spot authoritarianism — and choose democracy | Ian Bassin

TED Talks Daily

EpisodeJun 17, 202417m

How to spot authoritarianism — and choose democracy | Ian Bassin

TED Talks Daily

EpisodeJun 17, 202417m

Democracy is about having choices — and authoritarianism is about not having them, says lawyer and writer Ian Bassin. Detailing the seven steps of the authoritarian playbook, he invites us all to put aside our differences and rethink our role in the fight for freedom, revealing the hope and power behind every choice we make. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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