Life in Authoritarian States Is Mostly Boring and Tolerable
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The article discusses how life in authoritarian states is often perceived as boring and tolerable, sparking a discussion on the nuances of authoritarianism and its implications, with commenters offering varied perspectives on the topic.
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ministeroftruth
4 months ago
Authoritarianism is about Hollywood and Steam
mitchbob
4 months ago
https://archive.ph/GfnpI
esbranson
4 months ago
As in the case of Singapore, it can be downright utopian. Also, this should be marked as being from 2017.
more_corn
4 months ago
That’s good to know. Just in case.
BoredPositron
4 months ago
Are these articles popping up in the last few weeks a precursor or journalists exploring the space searching for some sort of solitude?
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