For this reason, elected authoritarians who wish to consolidate control typically win not by flashy displays of might, but by convincing a critical mass of people that they’re just a normal politician — no threat to democracy at all.
That means the survival of democracy depends, to an extent not fully appreciated, on perceptions and narratives. In three recent countries where a democracy survived an incumbent government bent on destroying it — Brazil, South Korea, and Poland — the belief among elites, the public, and the opposition that democracy was at stake played a critical role in motivating pushback.
Education only works for the willing. Also, that’s why republicans are so hell bent on removing public education.
Edit: Fix your link.
also works for the people that never fight the system regardless of what the system’s goals are
Link continues to work here. Title is “Can They Name 5 Countries in Africa” by @MaximBady. No clue if that’s the original or a repost, just the copy of the video I found when I went looking. Sorry it’s not working for you.
But also, quite agreed on your first para