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The myth that authoritarian systems are “getting things done” efficiently is fundamentally flawed. Historical episodes like Mao’s Great Leap Forward reveal the tragic results of centralized control combined with oppressive suppression of truth. Genuine progress requires transparency, accountability, and the willingness to confront uncomfortable realities—traits generally absent in authoritarian regimes. Only by acknowledging these truths can societies understand the true costs of such governance models and work toward more sustainable and humane systems.