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Nights of Plague, with Nobel Prize Winner Orhan Pamuk

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The Intersection of Pandemics and Authoritarianism

This chapter delves into how societal reactions to pandemics can lead to a rise in authoritarianism, illustrated through historical and modern examples. It examines the balance between public health measures and individual freedoms, highlighting the complexities faced by governments like Turkey in managing these tensions.

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