TED Talks Daily Is democracy doomed? The global fight for our future | Timothy Snyder
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Feb 8, 2023 
Timothy Snyder, a historian specializing in Eastern European history and Ukraine, discusses the fragile state of democracy today. He argues that democracy requires active participation and cannot be taken for granted. Snyder examines how complacency and media bias threaten democratic values, while also highlighting the dangers of fossil fuel dependency that can lead to authoritarianism. He emphasizes the need to educate future generations about democracy as an ongoing struggle, linking it to broader issues like climate change.
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Democracy as a Verb
- Think of democracy as a verb, not a noun.
- It's something you actively do, not a passive state.
The Danger of Inevitability
- Believing democracy is inevitable leads to complacency and a loss of agency.
- This makes us vulnerable to tyranny.
Ukrainian Resistance
- Ukrainians exemplify resisting larger forces by defending their democracy.
- Their actions highlight the importance of individual commitment.
