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#376 - How Democracies Fail

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

CHAPTER

The Rise of Autocracy and Decline of Democracy

The chapter explores the influence of autocracies like Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea in undermining liberal democracy through various means such as social media campaigns and extremist support. It delves into the contagious power of ideas in democracies and autocracies, discussing the threats faced by dictatorships from ideas of liberalism. The conversation also addresses issues of corruption, money laundering, and the need to eliminate anonymous companies and tax havens to combat corrupt practices globally.

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