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What does it mean?
Everyone in a totalitarian system helps it run by accepting it; we are co-creators, not just victims.
In plain terms
We all help bad systems work by accepting them; we aren't just victims.
What can you take from it?
Acceptance of bad systems makes us responsible for their existence.

Where it applies

  • oppressive regimes
  • corporate culture
  • societal norms

Putting it to work

  • refusing to comply
  • questioning authority

Questions to consider

  • How do you accept bad systems?
  • What could you stop accepting?

Another view

Individuals often lack real power to change large systems alone.

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