Technology and Dictatorship
Charismatic leaders have historically leveraged technology to amplify their messages, from Hitler’s mastery of broadcasting to Mussolini’s use of public loudspeakers. Today, the Internet, once seen as a beacon of freedom, has become a tool for oppression in regimes like North Korea and China. The careful monitoring of online communication reveals a chilling parallel to past authoritarian tactics, highlighting the dual realities of perception versus reality in modern governance.In this clip
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How To Be A Dictator | Frank Dikotter | Modern Wisdom Podcast 102
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