Alexis de Tocqueville
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French political thinker whose concept of 'atomization' describes the withdrawal of individuals into themselves, posing a threat to democracy.
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Videos Mentioning Alexis de Tocqueville

Secretary Madeleine Albright — Optimism, The Future of the US, and 450-Pound Leg Presses
Tim Ferriss
Author whose descriptions of the United States Albright finds particularly interesting.

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French political thinker whose concept of 'atomization' describes the withdrawal of individuals into themselves, posing a threat to democracy.

Edward Norton Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A French sociologist and political theorist who wrote 'Democracy in America,' commenting on the American propensity for self-organization.

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OxfordUnion
His warnings about democracies thriving through webs of voluntary associations were referenced.