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domain	openculture.com
summary	Hannah Arendt, in her 1951 Origins of Totalitarianism, argued that totalitarian movements exploit a combination of mass gullibility and cynicism. Leaders utilize propaganda by presenting fantastical claims, knowing that individuals would simultaneously believe and reject them. This cynicism prevents mass desertion, with followers rationalizing the lies as strategic deception and admiring the leader’s perceived intelligence. Arendt identified this tactic as “gaslighting,” where a constant barrage of falsehoods destroys the populace’s ability to discern truth and reality, ultimately rendering them powerless to resist.
title	The best free cultural & educational media on the web - Open Culture
description	Your guide to FREE educational media. Find thousands of free online courses, audio books, textbooks, eBooks, language lessons, movies and more.
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created	2024-02-24
updated	2026-01-29
summarized	2026-01-31