The article discusses how authoritarianism can be divided into right and left categories, separate from conservatism and liberalism. Right Wing Authoritarianism (RWA) and Social Dominance Orientation (SDO) have different origins but lead to similar anti-democratic attitudes and extremism. RWA is driven by safety concerns, while SDO is motivated by competition within social hierarchies. Both right and left authoritarianism share similar characteristics and effects on attitudes and behavior.