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Democratic Decline Unfolds Over Years
- Democratic decline is a slow process tied to the internet and fast social change that left many people disoriented.
- Anne Applebaum traces the start of decline to distrust in institutions and Trump's long-running conspiracy tactics.
Eroding Shared Reality Is A Tactic
- Repetitive lying and manufactured outgroups make people ask 'is anything true?' and sap civic engagement.
- Applebaum warns that eroding shared reality is a deliberate authoritarian tactic to drive citizens to disengage.
Find And Vet Trustworthy Sources
- Seek reliable sources: favor outlets that fact-check, show subject expertise, and correct mistakes when wrong.
- Anne Applebaum recommends assessing source track records and corrections to find trustworthy information.