To prepare for our meeting, we will read On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder.
Discussion Areas:
- Fragility of Democracy: How does Snyder characterize the threats to democratic institutions?
- Historical Precedents: What historical authoritarian movements does Snyder reference?
- Individual and Collective Action: What strategies does Snyder suggest for resisting authoritarianism?
Consider the following:
- Which of Snyder’s 20 lessons stood out as most urgent or relevant?
- How do historical case studies inform our understanding of modern authoritarianism?
