Week 45: "Some madness and badness, combination"

"Evil is not born, it is taught."

"If given absolute power, would you use it for good or for your own desires?" How do you feel about those who make up your communities? Where is the line between irony and hatred? In this week's Tuesday Fix, we will explore some history of a mad king, the bad hate that can form in communities, and how the combination of bigotry and ambiguity can continue to propel the darker sides of humanity.

1. Caligula – Rome’s Mad Emperor: When Caligula became emperor, he was initially popular. He ended treason trials, lowered taxes, and gave the army a raise. However, after becoming ill, Caligula's personality changed dramatically, becoming more cruel and eccentric, and then began to believe he was a god.

Watch Caligula – Rome’s Mad Emperor by Biographics

2. The Rise of Italy's Far Right: This video explores the rise of far-right politics in Italy, particularly focusing on the figure of Matteo Salvini, the former leader of Italy's League party. Salvini's rhetoric and policies have the potential to radicalize individuals and groups, leading to increased social division and violence.

Watch The Rise of Italy's Far Right | Decade of Hate by Vice

3. Decrypting the Alt-Right: "Fascism is a political philosophy that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social control, and suppression of opposition." This video emphasizes the importance of education and critical thinking in identifying and countering fascist ideology.

Watch Decrypting the Alt-Right: How to Recognize a F@scist by ContraPoints

Call to Action! Computers are going to constantly change and evolve, and will The world is continuously changing around us, with many people and forces working in both the foreground and background. It is up to us to learn from our history, learn from those in the community around us, and learn to discern the truth among the lies around us. Take the lessons learned from these videos to better understand the rhetoric around us.

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