The Narrow Corridor by Daron Acemoglu & James A. Robinson Summary
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In "The Narrow Corridor," Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu reveals how liberty thrives only when state power and society exist in perfect balance. What made three Nobel economists call this "timely" and "powerful"? Discover why democracies fail - and how yours might be next.
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The Ancient Paradox That Haunts Modern Democracy
Picture Syria in 2011. Protesters filled the streets demanding freedom from Assad's dictatorship, their voices rising with hope for a democratic future. Then came the crackdown, the collapse, the chaos. ISIS filled the void where government once stood. From 18 million people, half a million died, 6 million fled their homes, 5 million became refugees. One activist named Adam captured the bitter irony: "We thought we'd get a present, and what we got was all the evil in the world." This tragedy reveals a truth as old as civilization itself-liberty requires a powerful state, yet that same power threatens the freedom it should protect. How do we escape this paradox? Four thousand years ago, the Epic of Gilgamesh told of a king who built magnificent walls but terrorized his people. The gods created Enkidu as his equal, hoping to check Gilgamesh's power. Instead, the two became friends and embarked on further adventures of conquest. This ancient story captures what still plagues us: merely creating checks and balances from above doesn't work. Real liberty emerges only in a narrow corridor where state and society continuously struggle against each other. Think of it like a tug-of-war that never ends-both sides pulling creates the tension that keeps either from dominating.
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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