Category: Authoritarian Leadership

Strengthening Resilience and Adaptability in the Face of Authoritarianism and Anti-Science Movements

June 2025 Update Resilience in the Age of Power and Misinformation: Advanced Strategies for a Shifting World How Adaptive Thinking, Community Fortitude, and Technological Ingenuity Can Protect Our Freedoms and Future Introduction In a world shaken by political volatility, rising scientific illiteracy, and ethical backsliding driven by unchecked greed, the call for Adaptive Resiliency, from... Continue Reading →

May I Share a Democracy-Saving Idea?

Ideas Are Harbingers of Victories, Especially When They Are Grounded in Pure Honesty, Respect, and Goodness. (Here is the YouTube Video - Tick!  Remember to read my company's new mission statement.) Hello everyone,  Thank you for taking the time to read this post, which also serves as a script for an upcoming YouTube video. I... Continue Reading →

‘Advanced Strategies’ for Independent Thinking and Resistance to Authoritarianism

In the Face of Authoritarian Regimes and Cult-like Organizations: Advanced Strategies for Cultivating Independent Thinking and Effective Resistance In a world where authoritarian regimes and cult-like organizations seek to suppress independent thought and manipulate societies, we must develop advanced strategies to protect our autonomy. The need for effective resistance has never been more urgent. Resisting... Continue Reading →

Harnessing Boycotts and FAFO to Counter an Anti-Science, Religious Right-Led Administration

In today’s United States, with billionaires and the religious right now running significant portions of our government, we face mounting challenges to personal empowerment, societal equity, and environmental responsibility. Policies that undermine education, healthcare, and Climate and Ecological (Green) protections pose serious threats to our collective future. Yet, amidst this troubling landscape, we hold a... Continue Reading →

Understanding the 14 Characteristics of Fascism: Then and Now

Fascism is a political ideology that has impacted various nations throughout history. Understanding its characteristics can help us recognize and address similar patterns in modern societies. In 2003, political scientist Lawrence Britt published an article titled "Fascism Anyone?" in Free Inquiry magazine, where he outlined 14 common traits of fascist regimes. This post explores these... Continue Reading →

How Authoritarians Exploit Fear to Maintain Control

Authoritarian regimes have long understood the power of fear as a tool to consolidate and maintain control over a population. By manipulating emotions and perceptions, they create an environment where dissent is stifled, and obedience is encouraged. Here's an in-depth look at the strategies authoritarians employ to leverage fear: Creating Perceived Threats: Authoritarians often manufacture... Continue Reading →

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