A German philologist reflects on how Nazi Germany gradually separated government from its people through subtle changes, constant distractions, and manufactured crises. The narrative explores how educated professionals became complicit through inaction, highlighting the insidious nature of incremental societal transformation.
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An exploration of Thomas More's 1529 'Dyaloge' reveals his complex stance on religious authority and heresy, leading to his role in executing Protestant reformers. The text shows More's transformation from a humanist intellectual to an authoritarian figure, highlighting his struggle between rational thought and absolute religious submission. The analysis connects More's public submission to authority with broader patterns of authoritarian behavior across history.
Virginia's Senate narrowly passed a bill prohibiting police from lying to minors during interrogations, with a 22-18 vote. The legislation aims to prevent law enforcement from using deceptive techniques on children, addressing concerns about false confessions among minors. The bill now awaits Governor Glenn Youngkin's decision to sign or veto it.
An overview of defense-related policy objectives focusing on military personnel matters and social policy changes. Key initiatives include reinstating service members dismissed over COVID-19 vaccine mandates and implementing restrictions on gender-related policies.
Historical examples demonstrate how anticipatory obedience enables authoritarian regimes to expand their power, illustrated by events in Nazi Germany and Austria. Stanley Milgram's famous psychological experiments revealed humans' surprising willingness to comply with authority figures, even when asked to harm others. The text explores how voluntary compliance and adaptation to new rules can lead to rapid societal transformation and devastating consequences.