Nexon’s thread nails the institutional mechanics of authoritarian consolidation. Where I’d extend it is to the epistemic environment that enables those dynamics.
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Politics today is driven less by ideology or deliberation and more by distorted “public opinion,” filtered through algorithms that reward emotional performance over substance.
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That distortion erodes trust, fractures coalitions, and makes cross-cutting alliances harder to sustain. Authoritarian actors exploit those fractures with wedge tactics and doctrine enforcement.
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Not to mention, provides enormous opportunity for grifters
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Yeah, give the in-group what they want, make money and gain power.
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So while coalition strategy is vital, it must be paired with efforts to rebuild epistemic capacity and democratic discourse. Otherwise, even short-term electoral wins rest on fragile ground.
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Hey, I really appreciate your thoughtful response. Thank you.
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