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“Nostalgia is Addictive—And Authoritarians Know It” | THE THINKERS: Garry Pierre-Pierre

Journalist Garry Pierre-Pierre examines the forces shaping our world, from the weaponization of nostalgia to the legacies of colonialism. “Nostalgia is addictive. It gives us hope, and authoritarians know that,” he warns, explaining how leaders exploit selective memories to manipulate populations. From Haiti’s ongoing punishment for achieving freedom to Ukraine’s misunderstood fight for democracy, Garry Pierre-Pierre connects the dots between colonialism’s lasting trauma and today’s crises. He explains why liberal democracy is under assault and why peaceful protest remains our greatest weapon against subjugation. For more of Coda Story's coverage, visit our website: https://codastory.com Subscribe to our Channel:    / @codastory   Find Coda online: https://codastory.com And follow Coda: Facebook:   / stayonthestory   Twitter:   / codastory   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codastory/?... Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/codastory Coda is a nonprofit organization and we depend on your contributions to continue reporting. Please help support independent journalism: http://codastory.com/support