How To Spot Authoritarianism — and Choose Democracy | Ian Bassin | TED?

Imagine you're playing a game where someone wants to be the boss forever, that’s authoritarianism.

In this game, the boss doesn’t want to share power or listen to others, they just want everyone to follow their rules all the time. It's like when you’re playing with your friends, and one person says, “I’m the only one who gets to choose the game!” and won’t let anyone else have a say.

Democracy, on the other hand, is more like taking turns being the boss. Everyone gets a chance to vote or share their ideas, it's fair and fun for everyone.

They often do things like:

• Making rules without asking others
• Silencing people who disagree
• Keeping power for themselves

It’s like having a friend who always wants to be the one in charge, even when you all want to play a different game.

In democracy, everyone can have their voice heard. It's more like a group project, you all work together and make decisions as a team. If someone doesn’t like what’s happening, they can change it by voting or talking about it.

So next time you see someone trying to be the boss forever, remember: democracy gives everyone a turn, just like playing your favorite game with friends! Imagine you're playing a game where someone wants to be the boss forever, that’s authoritarianism.

In this game, the boss doesn’t want to share power or listen to others, they just want everyone to follow their rules all the time. It's like when you’re playing with your friends, and one person says, “I’m the only one who gets to choose the game!” and won’t let anyone else have a say.

Democracy, on the other hand, is more like taking turns being the boss. Everyone gets a chance to vote or share their ideas, it's fair and fun for everyone.