10 lessons from "On Tyranny " by Timothy Snyder (video)
The darkest pages of the history of the 20th century appeared in the new translation of Newmag. With 20 lessons of the 20th century, "On Tyranny" warns that today's symbols can affect tomorrow, reminding us that it is crucial to think for ourselves and st
- History does not repeat itself, but it teaches lessons. History can teach and warn.
- Aristotle warned that inequality leads to instability, and Plato warned that demagogues abuse freedom of speech and become dictators.
- Fascists rejected reason in favor of will and denied objective truth in favor of myth.
- Be a supporter of the multi-party system and protect democratic elections. Take part in them while you have the opportunity.
- Some specialists must lead at the fateful moment. In cases like these, the "I was only following orders" type of justification is inexcusable.
- When the pro-leader paramilitary units, legitimate police and military unite against the opposition, it is the end of the country.
- If you carry a weapon in your position, may God bless and protect you. But you should know that in the past, policemen and soldiers once came to realize that they were participating in wrongdoing.
- Authoritarian regimes have special police forces whose task is to disperse citizens preparing for demonstrations. These regimes also have secret police, the task of which is to kill dissidents.
- Avoid repeating the phrases that everyone repeats. Have your way of speaking. Get off the internet and read books.
- If no one is ready to die for freedom, then we will all die under tyranny.
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