A world without Caesars: why do we put up with dictators⁠?

The provided Medium article by Enrique Dans critiques the increasing trend of authoritarian leadership in both technology companies and global politics. Dans uses a symbolic exchange between the CEOs of Bluesky and Meta regarding the phrase "A world without Caesars" to frame his argument against unchecked power. He specifically criticizes Elon Musk's acquisition and transformation of Twitter (now X) as an example of a powerful figure acting without user consent or accountability. The author extends this observation to political figures like Trump, Milei, and Putin, suggesting they exploit social media algorithms to manipulate electorates and undermine democratic norms. Dans argues against the idea of running countries like businesses with absolute power and emphasizes the importance of democratic checks and balances to resist such "fake strongmen." Ultimately, the article expresses a desire for a world free from such dictatorial figures but questions humanity's current capacity to achieve it.This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «A world without Caesars: why do we put up with dictators?»