The New Playbook for Resisting Authoritarianism — with Julia Angwin & Ami Fields-Meyer
Summary
Scott Galloway interviews Julia Angwin and Ami Feldman Meyer about their new book on resisting authoritarianism through everyday courage. Drawing on interviews with over 100 dissidents, they discuss how modern authoritarianism slowly hollows out institutions rather than arriving via sudden coups. The guests emphasize that effective resistance relies on clear personal values, community support, and "collective stubbornness" to disrupt compliance. They also address the dangers of centralized tech platforms and the power of asking others to join the fight.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Guests introduce their book on resisting authoritarianism
The slow hollowing out of institutions and social media's role
Defining modern dissidents and moral collisions
Courage, fear, and the psychology of resistance
Collective stubbornness and the narrative war
Anonymity, online discourse, and platform regulation
Building coalitions and incremental steps to involvement
Hope, historical precedents, and local community building
Personal reflections on fatherhood and closing remarks
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