What You Must Do to Save Democracy with Anne Applebaum
Автор: Penn State McCourtney Institute for Democracy
Загружено: 2024-07-18
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Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and journalist Anne Applebaum, author of Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism, reflects on the mistaken belief in the inevitability of democracy's success, drawing parallels between modern views and the concerns of the American founding fathers. The talk highlights the dangers of complacency, citing historical examples and urges active civic participation to ensure the survival and proper functioning of democratic institutions. The audience is reminded that democracy requires constant effort, engagement, and vigilance from every citizen to thrive and resist decline.
00:00 Reflecting on Democracy in America
00:09 The Mistake of Inevitability
02:08 Historical Perspectives on Democracy
03:19 The Fall of the Roman Republic
03:58 The Danger of Complacency
05:21 The Importance of Civic Participation
06:31 Concluding Thoughts
Full lecture here: • Anne Applebaum: Twilight of Democracy
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