On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy SnyderMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
An important read; it's quick.
1. Do not obey in advance (hello Columbia, Paul Weiss)
2. Defend institutions
3. Beware the 1 party state
4. Take responsibility for the care of the world
5. Remember professional ethics
6. Be wary of paramilitaries
7. Be reflective if you must be armed
8. Stand out
9. Be kind to our language
10. Believe in Truth
11. Investigate
12. Make eye contact
13. Practice proporal politics (equal/proportional representation in elections)
14. Establish a private life (you really don't need to post everything to social media)
15. Contribute to good causes
16. Learn from peers in other countries
17. Listen for dangerous words
18. Be calm when the unthinkable happens
19. Be a patriot
20. Be as courageous as you can or are able
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