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Political psychologist Iraj Abedini examines how the “generous ruler, ungrateful people” narrative can contribute to whitewashing authoritarianism by turning citizens’ rights into a ruler’s personal gifts and reframing dissent as ingratitude.

This article examines the relationship between technological capitalism and authoritarianism, exploring how concentrated technological power, artificial intelligence, surveillance, and political authority can interact to challenge democratic accountability and individual autonomy.