#121 - The Authoritarian Mind #2: Puritanism vs The Right Not to Believe

Published: Aug. 2, 2023, 10:04 a.m.

Mr. Sunshine delivers another cheerful monologue on our deep and persistent strain of authoritarian thought! Book those children's parties now!\nSubtopics:\xa0\nAmerica's puritanical tradition began on the Mayflower. Why totalitarian cultural eugenics might do more harm than "good." Agitprop and authoritarianism are conjoined twins. Can a true Democracy even defend itself? The generational tyranny of tradition; each new generation has the right to rule itself free from the yoke of their dead ancestors. Is authoritarianism, like deceit and self-deception, an inherent trait rather than a character flaw? Is it democracy's self-destruct button? A brief introduction to Harold Lasswell. And finally, if you suddenly find you lack the freedom to NOT believe, you're living in a theocracy. Stand up. Push back.\xa0\n\xa0\nLike it? Share it!\xa0\nhttps://toddzillax.substack.com\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjdLR140l--HufeRSAnj91A\nNow on Discord.