This Authoritarian Life explores everyday human stories to make sense of authoritarian politics. Once a month, anthropologists Kristóf Szombati and Erdem Evren, relying on their own experience from Hungary and Turkey, invite guests from all over the world to shine light on the following questions: What are the roots of authoritarianism? What does the rise of authoritarianism look like up close? How can everyday people navigate authoritarian spaces? And how can authoritarianism be confronted? Follow us on 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @this_authoritarian_life Follow us on 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: https://www.facebook.com/thisauthoritarianlife It’s about understanding: giving you a better grasp of the deeper causes driving authoritarianism. It’s about insight: offering a glimpse into the difficulties of navigating authoritarian lifeworlds. It’s about hope: examples of people who work toward a more humane world.
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