“It is better described as simple-mindedness: people are often attracted to authoritarian ideas because they are bothered by complexity. They dislike divisiveness. They prefer unity. A sudden onslaught of diversity—diversity of opinions, diversity of experiences—therefore makes them angry. They seek solutions in new political language that makes them feel safer and more secure.”
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Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism
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Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism
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