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“Never Again?” How fascism hijacks democracies over and over
Fascism very much could be alive and well in America in today's toxic political climate. After all, the appeal of fascism breeds in unhealthy democracies. We can’t be too careful, says political expert Rob Riemen.
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How the nazis hijacked Nietzsche, and how it can happen to anybody
Nietzsche's ideas were used by the Nazi's to justify their atrocities, but did Nietzsche actually support Fascism?
Is There a Personality Test for Tyrants, Fascists, and Authoritarians?
When you see Nazis in the streets chanting things like “Jews will not replace us," it can be difficult to comprehend why they would believe such horrid things.
What were Hitler’s religious views?
Hitler is commonly thought to have been an atheist, a claim that's often used in debates about the perils of atheistic belief on a mass scale. But was he?
Why CRISPR Gene Editing Gives Its Creator Nightmares
Has CRISPR co-creator Jennifer Doudna invented the Pandora's Box of genetic engineering, or can CRISPR be used for the forces of good?
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It’s No Coincidence That Hitler Was a Germaphobe
Hitler appeared to have been highly sensitive to disgust, and research shows this trait is linked to numerous dimensions of ideology.
Sean Spicer’s Hitler Flub Proves Godwin’s Law Is True Even Offline
A classic law of Internet debate explains why bringing up Hitler is a terrible idea as White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer found out in a disastrous press conference.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Strange Paradoxes of Time Travel
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the nature of time and the conundrums of time travel in a recent interview.
How intelligent are psychopaths? Study examines the “Hannibal Lecter myth”
A new study makes a surprising finding on the intelligence of psychopaths, often portrayed as evil geniuses in popular culture.
Persistence, Not Genius, Is the Reason We Know Einstein’s Name
In 1905, Albert Einstein's mother thought he was a genius, his sister thought he was a genius, his father thought he was a genius – but that was about it, says author David Bodanis.
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Donald Trump’s Political Strategy Is Inspired By Dark History
If Donald Trump's political strategies look familiar, says Tim Wu, it's because we've seen them before. Where? In the totalitarian regimes of China, North Korea, and Germany.
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Is Donald Trump Democracy at Work? What One Nobel Laureate Thinks
Nobel Laureate and Columbia professor Dr Eric Kandel discusses the nature of good and evil via the Trump candidacy, and his own devastating childhood experiences in Austria.
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5 Qualities of Fascism: Is the US Anywhere Close?
There is one specific condition for fascism to take hold in the United States.