Authoritarian Trends and Elite Responses

The chapter explores concerning authoritarian trends, the denial reflex among elites, and the protective measures taken by conservative elites in anticipation of potential autocratic leaders. It emphasizes the need for influential figures to support democracy and condemn authoritarianism, touching on media treatment of political figures, historical comparisons with authoritarian regimes like Mussolini and Berlusconi, and the interconnected themes of hyper masculinity, homophobia, and misogyny in governance.