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Why are more and more young people around the world being drawn to extreme ideas and radical groups? What role does ideology play in today’s totalitarian regimes, and is it still the driving force behind authoritarian control? And did you know that extremism isn’t always religious; it can also take the form of dangerous secular or political ideologies?
These are just some of the big questions we explored in our latest episode of the Scholarly Podcast with Simon Lee, a freedom activist, entrepreneur, and political columnist from Hong Kong. In this timely discussion, Simon breaks down the roots of extremism, the warning signs of rising authoritarianism, and how ordinary people and communities can push back, safely and wisely. His insights are grounded in both lived experience and sharp analysis, making this episode a must-listen for anyone concerned about the growing threats to freedom and democracy today.
Listen to it now on our website and explore how ideology, power, and resistance intersect in today’s world and what we can all do to resist extremism and totalitarianism.