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In book 8 of Plato’s Republic, Socrates argues that people are not naturally led to self-governance but rather seek a strong leader to follow. Democracy, by permitting freedom of speech, opens the door for a demagogue to exploit the
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I think this may be true for a number of people. Once the strongman starts preying of resentment and fear, more are attracted to the dogma and early believers become more entrenched. However, I believe self-governance and the ideals of equity and justice appeals more strongly in others. But how many on each side? Is there a dialog that can happen between the two?
“Jesus!" Luke exclaimed.
"Actually, it's just me," said Simon. "Although I've been told the resemblance is startling.”
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"Actually, it's just me," said Simon. "Although I've been told the resemblance is startling.”
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“The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.”
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“When you're in jail, a good friend will be trying to bail you out. A best friend will be in the cell next to you saying, 'Damn, that was fun'.”
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“To be intellectually humble is not to live in constant doubt. Rather, it’s to live with a mind open to correction, and a heart strong enough to prioritize truth over pride.”
― Critical Thinking Unchained: From Formal Logic to Dialectics of Emancipation
― Critical Thinking Unchained: From Formal Logic to Dialectics of Emancipation
“You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?”
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