The Moment Legitimacy Fails

Written By J Mink

Authority becomes stronger each time people comply with it.

Compliance signals legitimacy to others, encouraging further compliance.

Over time, the system begins to appear inevitable.

Primary Theme

Fragility of illegitimate authority

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