When Does Ridiculous Become Dangerous?
A reflection on Sophie Scholl, authoritarianism, satire, fear, and the uneasy tension between survival and conscience in modern political and religious culture.
May 27, 2026 · Leave a comment
Why Tyrants Fear Laughter
Why does ridicule unsettle power in ways criticism sometimes does not?
Prompted by Jimmy Kimmel’s mock White House Correspondents’ Dinner monologue, this reflection explores why tyrants often fear laughter more than opposition.
May 6, 2026