Comment by dsr_

2 days ago

> the entire idea of an objective, universal truth is faulty.

Which is the key aspect of authoritarianism: power is expressed by stating their opinions -- even, indeed, especially, insincere opinions -- as fact.

Maybe, but I'm not sure authoritarianism has anything to do with what we're discussing here unless I'm wrong

  • Authoritarians also love ascribing the methods that they use to their opponents.