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The True Believer by Eric Hoffer

Worker and Parasite

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The Rise of Illiberal Societies

This chapter explores the influence of Donald Trump and the rise of illiberal societies. It discusses the comparison between countries like England and America, the possibility of a Hitler or Stalin rising in a country with a tradition of freedom, and the role of intellectuals in undermining existing institutions.

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