George Soros writes of the Open Society

"Popper showed that totalitarian ideologies like communism and Nazism have a common element: they claim to be in possession of the ultimate truth. Because the ultimate truth is beyond the reach of humankind, these ideologies must resort to oppression to impose their vision on society. Popper juxtaposed these totalitarian ideologies with another view of society, one which recognizes that no one has a monopoly on the truth; different people have different views and different interests, and there is a need for institutions that allow them to live together in peace. These institutions protect the rights of citizens and ensure freedom of choice and freedom of speech. Popper called this form of social organization "open society." Totalitarian ideologies were its enemies."

The remainder of this post is remarkable, both for what is ignored (either willfully or via ignorance) and for the lack of logic.

For Soros to conclude that confidence in markets and individualism has a parallel to the totalitarian regimes of the 20th century is breath taking and disappointing, particularly given the events in Soros' life.