Topic: Inferno

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A distinction is made between a classical dictator, who may act as a "philosopher king" using common sense, and a totalitarian leader who is hypnotized by their own utopian ideology. Desmet notes that the Davos group truly believes they are building a paradise, even as their actions create a "hellish" reality. He argues that the power to resist lies in every individual who has the courage to embrace uncertainty and take responsibility for their own choices.