On Tyranny

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?