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Levin Professor of History at Yale. Author of "On Freedom," "On Tyranny," "Our Malady," "Road to Unfreedom," "Black Earth," and "Bloodlands"

Nov 9, 2024, 20 tweets

Lesson 1: Do not obey in advance.
Thread of lessons from my book #OnTyranny. Written in 2016.

Lesson 2: Defend institutions.
#OnTyranny

Lesson 3: Beware the one-party state.
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Lesson 4: Take responsibility for the face of the world.
#OnTyranny

Lesson 5: Remember professional ethics.
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Lesson 6: Be wary of paramilitaries.
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Lesson 7: Be reflective if you must be armed.
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Lesson 8: Stand out.
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Lesson 9: Be kind to our language.
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Lesson 10: Believe in truth.
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Lesson 11: Investigate
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Lesson 12: Make eye contact and small talk.
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Lesson 13: Practice corporeal politics.
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Lesson 14: Establish a private life.
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Lesson 15: Contribute to good causes.
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Lesson 16: Learn from peers in other countries.
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Lesson 17: Listen for dangerous words.
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Lesson 18: Be calm when the unthinkable arrives.
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Lesson 19: Be a patriot.
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Lesson 20: Be as courageous as you can.
#OnTyranny

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