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The Case for Authoritarianism | Vitalik Buterin & Noah Smith
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Reevaluating the Strength of Authoritarianism in the 21st Century
In light of the perceived ascendance of China-style authoritarianism, there is a growing question about the validity of Fukuyama's ideas. The possibility that there is no single model that truly works is considered, suggesting that China's apparent success could be more circumstantial. The narrator delves into the notion of 'steelmanning' authoritarianism's potential triumph in the 21st century by examining the shift in the strength of liberalism. The only significant change identified is the internet, which is viewed as a factor that could turn liberalism's historical strength into a vulnerability.
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