The dangerous comfort of control in chaotic times First, there’s applause. Then the silence gets scary. You hear the chant, the anthem, the promise to make something great again.He’s confident. He’s loud. He points fingers. He claims he alone can fix it.And deep down, part of you exhales. Finally—someone’s in charge. Even if you know better.Even if you’ve seen the endings before. Still, you watch. Still, you hope. When Simplicity Feels Like Salvation Let’s be honest: the world feels broken. Elections drag on. Prices rise. Institutions bicker. No one’s really “in charge.”Then comes the strongman—wrapped in nationalism, certainty, and masculine … Continue reading Why We Root for Strongmen