In a world gripped by overlapping crises, how are people balancing the need for personal freedom with the desire for order and control? This thought-provoking panel explores key insights from BETC’s global Prosumer Report, "Authority vs. Freedom" based on a survey of 14,500 adults across 30 countries. As trust in traditional authority wanes, yet openness to authoritarian leadership grows, our panelists unpack the complex dynamics shaping public sentiment, democracy, and the future of leadership in uncertain times.