On tyranny twenty lessons from the twentieth century - Snyder, Timothy (New York Tim Duggan Books, 2017)
Do not obey in advance -- Defend institutions -- Beware the one-party state -- Take responsibility for the face of the world -- Remember professional ethics -- Be wary of paramilitaries -- Be reflective if you must be armed -- Stand out -- Be kind to our language -- Believe in truth -- Investigate -- Make eye contact and small talk -- Practice corporeal politics -- Establish a private life -- Contribute to good causes -- Learn from peers in other countries -- Listen for dangerous words -- Be calm when the unthinkable arrives -- Be a patriot -- Be as courageous as you can.
Keywords: Despotism; History, Modern -- 20th century; Political ethics; Democracy -- United States; Political culture -- United States