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Deer Witch Nyx @moss@kind.social

2/17/2025, 7:08:00 PM

Public

US pol meta - the 20 lessons from the 20th century

I think everyone, but especially USians right now, need to keep the 20 lessons handy and reflect on them often.

Even if you don’t read the book, graphic novel, audiobook etc.

Two images included because I think they both have shortcomings but were what I could find. Plain text in the alt text.

Image of ON TYRANNY’ TWENTY LESSONS FROM THE TWENTIWTH CENTURY’s 20 lessons.
The cover is displayed at the top, the table of contents with the lessons below are:
1. Do not obey in advance.
2. Defend institutions.
3. Beware the one-party state.
4. Take responsibility for the face of the world.
5. Remember professional ethics.
6. Be wary of paramilitaries.
7. Be reflective if you must be armed.
8. Stand out.
9. Be kind to our language.
10. Believe in truth.
11. Investigate.
12. Make eye contact and small talk.
13. Practice corporeal politics.
14. Establish a private life.
15. Contribute to good causes.
16. Learn from your peers in other countries.
17. Listen for dangerous words.
18. Be calm when the unthinkable arrives.
19. Be a patriot.
20. Be as courageous as you can.

Black and white Image of ON TYRANNY’ TWENTY LESSONS FROM THE TWENTIWTH CENTURY’s 20 lessons.
The photo is of the table of contents with the lessons:
1. Do not obey in advance.
2. Defend institutions.
3. Beware the one-party state.
4. Take responsibility for the face of the world.
5. Remember professional ethics.
6. Be wary of paramilitaries.
7. Be reflective if you must be armed.
8. Stand out.
9. Be kind to our language.
10. Believe in truth.
11. Investigate.
12. Make eye contact and small talk.
13. Practice corporeal politics.
14. Establish a private life.
15. Contribute to good causes.
16. Learn from your peers in other countries.
17. Listen for dangerous words.
18. Be calm when the unthinkable arrives.
19. Be a patriot.
20. Be as courageous as you can.

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