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The tendency to depict fascism as an unintelligent ideology could lead the modern audience to dismiss the movement as a passing phase, devoid of serious intellectual challenge. If the general perception is that fascism is a bumbling and foolish ideology driven by accidents, it diminishes the necessity for contemporary audiences to educate themselves about its roots, manifestations, and potential resurgence. This portrayal stands in stark contrast to the complexities that allowed fascism to rise to power amid a turbulent political landscape.