Shut Up and Sit Down

3/2/2016

This article from The New Yorker delves into the concept of leadership and the dangerous obsession society has developed with it. The author argues that our obsession with leadership often leads to a blind trust in leaders and a neglect of critical thinking and individual responsibility. Using historical examples and contemporary politics, the article highlights the flaws and pitfalls of blindly following leaders and suggests that we should instead focus on cultivating a culture of active and engaged citizenship. It emphasizes the importance of questioning authority and encourages readers to think critically about the qualities and actions of leaders in order to avoid the dangers of blindly following.

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