TED-Ed
What happened when these 6 dictators took over - Stephanie Honchell Smith
2024 • E40 May 16, 2024 6m
Under certain conditions, the idea of a dictator can sound appealing, like when a democracy isn’t functioning as it should due to corruption or political polarization. People may believe the solution is a "benevolent dictator"— a leader who only uses their absolute power for the common good. But can such a leader actually exist in today’s world? Stephanie Honchell Smith examines this common myth.
Lesson by Stephanie Honchell Smith, directed by Avi Ofer.
Lesson by Stephanie Honchell Smith, directed by Avi Ofer.