Are we hardwired to fall for autocrats?

The article discusses why younger people in the UK might prefer an authoritarian dictatorship over democracy, citing evolutionary factors that lead us to support hierarchical leaders despite their potential flaws. It explains that humans are naturally drawn to certain types of leaders who may exploit our trust and biases, as seen with figures like Andrew Tate and Donald Trump. The author suggests taking steps to protect institutions that foster critical thinking and ethical behavior, acknowledging the challenge but emphasizing the importance of learning from past autocratic lessons to avoid future pitfalls.