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power corrupts

Planted Aug 2026 Tended 3 months ago Linked from 1 note

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  • holding power erodes empathy, moreso the higher you are in a dominance hierarchy
  • holding power makes you more likely to cheat, both in in games and on your spouse

Further Reading

  • Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How it Changes Us by Brian Klaas

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