The other part of the lesson is: seemingly stable and successful global orders can be radically destabilized by economic contraction and the mere presence of a charismatic and rabidly demented public figure. Perhaps the catastrophes of the 20th century would have been avoided without Hitler—but how rare do we think people like Hitler are?
People like Hitler? Probably not that uncommon, alas. People like Hitler who climb to the leadership of industrialised nations? Well, that’s the interesting question...
The other part of the lesson is: seemingly stable and successful global orders can be radically destabilized by economic contraction and the mere presence of a charismatic and rabidly demented public figure. Perhaps the catastrophes of the 20th century would have been avoided without Hitler—but how rare do we think people like Hitler are?
What is significantly “like” for you? Would Mussolini count?
People like Hitler? Probably not that uncommon, alas. People like Hitler who climb to the leadership of industrialised nations? Well, that’s the interesting question...