Share this postPathfinder ChroniclesThe Authoritarian Playbook: 10 Moves to Watch for—And How to Push BackCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreThe Authoritarian Playbook: 10 Moves to Watch for—And How to Push BackAuthoritarianism follows a pattern. Here’s how to spot the signs—and what to do when they show up.Robert DempseyMay 13, 2025∙ PaidShare this postPathfinder ChroniclesThe Authoritarian Playbook: 10 Moves to Watch for—And How to Push BackCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreShareAuthoritarianism doesn’t rise in chaos—it rises in plain sight.There’s a pattern.A script.A playbook.And once you see it, you can’t unsee it.This isn’t about panic.It’s about preparation.This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inPreviousNext