The Narrow Corridor: States, Societies, and the Fate of Liberty
The speakers argue that liberty emerges from a fragile 'narrow corridor' requiring a simultaneous balance between state capacity and societal power, a dynamic they term the 'Red Queen effect.' They contend that institutisummaryThe discussion highlights that while modern technologies and global powers pose new threats, maintaining accountability through active civil society remains the key to preserving liberty.summaryThe 'Narrow Corridor' Framework: Liberty exists only when there is a balance between state capacity (ability to impose laws/services) and societal power (ability to hold the state accountable). If the state becomes too ptakeaway
