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On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder — WisdomDeck honest review
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On Tyranny

by Timothy Snyder

Twenty lessons from the twentieth century: do not obey in advance, defend institutions, believe in truth, be calm when the unthinkable arrives. A pamphlet for any citizen.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Do not obey in advance.
  2. Defend institutions.
  3. Make eye contact and small talk.

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Read it in an hour, then reread lesson one.

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