Democracies resist demagogues best when an affluent, educated middle class mediates between rich and poor, supported by a stronger economy and broader education.
Stop letting fear-driven narratives push support for demagogues; avoid reducing complex events to emotionally charged slogans that fuel partisan panic.
Dark human passions—anger, fear, and domination—undermine liberal democracy and require better speech, policies, and institutional reforms to counter demagoguery and lethal hate.