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Chilling effects are a thing, I don't think they should be dismissed just like that. FTA: > Benjamin called the move a “strategic retreat” given the climate sk
by conistonwater 10y ago
Chilling effects are a thing, I don't think they should be dismissed just like that. FTA:
> Benjamin called the move a “strategic retreat” given the climate skepticism of the incoming administration.
- mikeash 10y agoIt makes me think of point #1 here: https://qz.com/846940/a-yale-history-professors-20-point-guide-to-defending-democracy-under-a-trump-presidency/ https://qz.com/846940/a-yale-history-professors-20-point-gui... "Much of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then start to do it without being asked. You’ve already done this, haven’t you? Stop. Anticipatory obedience teaches authorities what is possible and accelerates unfreedom."