The Allure Of Authority
Many people are susceptible to follow and be ruled by an authority figure and obey commands that defy logic, reasoning and are also unfair or dangerous to others.
Fear is a powerful tool deployed by authoritarians, who make use of how a person’s brain processes information and handles emotions.
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