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This event is in the past.It took place on April 9, 2026 at Encina Commons.
Educational TalkEducational TalkKonstantin Sonin REDS Seminar: The Reverse Cargo Cult - Why Authoritarian Governments Lie to Their People
At Encina Commons
Stanford
Why do dictators tell obvious lies? University of Chicago professor Konstantin Sonin unpacks "The Reverse Cargo Cult," exploring how authoritarian leaders use propaganda to shape what citizens believe about the world beyond their borders. A sharp, timely dive into the mechanics of political deception.
Political economics
Soviet history
Academic lecture
Authoritarianism research
Tips
🥪bring your lunch — it's a midday talk
âť“Q&A follows the presentation
🎓open to the public, no registration needed
Konstantin Sonin REDS Seminar: The Reverse Cargo Cult - Why Authoritarian Governments Lie to Their People
At Encina Commons
Stanford
Educational TalkEducational TalkWhy do dictators tell obvious lies? University of Chicago professor Konstantin Sonin unpacks "The Reverse Cargo Cult," exploring how authoritarian leaders use propaganda to shape what citizens believe about the world beyond their borders. A sharp, timely dive into the mechanics of political deception.
Political economics
Soviet history
Academic lecture
Authoritarianism research
Tips
🥪bring your lunch — it's a midday talk
âť“Q&A follows the presentation
🎓open to the public, no registration needed
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