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Question authority from "summary" of 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari
The concept of questioning authority is deeply ingrained in the fabric of modern society. From the Enlightenment to the civil rights movements of the 20th century, challenging the status quo has been a driving force behind social progress. However, in today's world, the need to question authority is more urgent than ever before. In the past, authority was often seen as an unassailable force, to be obeyed without question. Kings, emperors, and religious leaders were considered infallible, their word treated as law. But as societies evolved and democracy took hold, the idea of questioning authority gained traction. People began to demand accountability from their leaders, challenging their decisions and holding them to a higher standard. In the 21st century, the need to question authority has taken on new dimensions. With the rise of technology and the unprecedented access to i...
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