Timothy Snyder's 20 Rules for Surviving Authoritarianism

One of Timothy Snyder's rules for surviving authoritarianism is to not surrender prematurely. People often give up too soon, believing they can't win or make a difference. This premature surrender leads to a bleak worldview and isolation. Those who continue to fight for what they believe in, whether it's human rights, climate crisis, democracy, or misinformation, are seen as heroes. It's essential to not surrender prematurely but to push forward and take action on things that matter.

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