Totalitarianism from "summary" of Iron Curtain by Anne Applebaum
Totalitarianism is a form of government that seeks to control every aspect of public and private life. It is not just about politics - it is about controlling culture, society, and the minds of individuals. Totalitarian regimes believe that they have the right to dictate how people think, feel, and behave. In a totalitarian system, the state is all-powerful. It seeks to eliminate any potential sources of opposition and uses propaganda and mass surveillance to maintain control. Totalitarian regimes often rely on a cult of personality around a single leader who is portrayed as infallible and all-powerful. One of the key features of totalitarianism is the use of violence and terror to maintain control. Dissent is not tolerated, and those who speak out against the regime are often subject to imprisonment, torture, or even death. The state uses fear t...
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