How Democracies Die — Norm Erosion and Legal Authoritarianism (Audio)

Welcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine the systems shaping our world — one book at a time.This episode explores How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt as a systems-level examination of how democratic institutions collapse through polarization, norm erosion, and the misuse of legal authority.Rather than focusing on dramatic takeovers, the book reveals how democratic decay unfolds incrementally as leaders abandon restraint, institutions are captured, and retaliation becomes normalized—all while remaining technically lawful.📺 Watch the Deep Dive and Mini Explainer on YouTube:👉 https://youtu.be/JpdeEUw-u8I❤️ Support Crisis in Perception on Patreon:👉 https://patreon.com/CrisisInPerceptionAuthor Support LineIf these ideas resonate, consider reading the book yourself or borrowing it from your local library. Supporting authors and libraries helps keep critical inquiry accessible.Call to ActionIf you found this episode valuable, please follow the show and share it with others. Let us know what books or topics you’d like us to cover next.Closing LineThank you for supporting Crisis in Perception. Your support makes long-form, systems-level education possible.