Citizen Podcast

408 | Soft Despotism

September 9, 2026·1h 10m
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode, Dan discusses Tocqueville’s warning about soft despotism and what happens to a society when men start allowing someone else- in this case, the State or tech companies- to manage their responsibilities. 

Podzilla Summary coming soon

Sign up to get notified when the full AI-powered summary is ready.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.

Listen to This Episode

Get summaries like this every morning.

Free AI-powered recaps of Citizen Podcast and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.