Challenging each other to cage fights, building apocalypse bunkers – the behaviour of today’s mega-moguls is becoming increasingly outlandish and imperial
My summary of his book is that people rise to power by contributing to the greater good. They empathise with those around them and are likeable. Power is thus given to them by others.
The paradox is that it’s been suggested by several studies that those that gain power (or those that feel powerful) tend to be less empathetic and focus more on themselves.
He does not prescribe to the Lord of the Flies world view.
My summary of his book is that people rise to power by contributing to the greater good
Like owning an Emerald mine? And be surrounded by influential people who help you, because you’re filthy rich?
The paradox is that it’s been suggested by several studies that those that gain power (or those that feel powerful) tend to be less empathetic and focus more on themselves.
That’s not a paradox, it’s easier to get rich risking other peoples money if you don’t give a shit about them in the first place.
What qualities?
My summary of his book is that people rise to power by contributing to the greater good. They empathise with those around them and are likeable. Power is thus given to them by others.
The paradox is that it’s been suggested by several studies that those that gain power (or those that feel powerful) tend to be less empathetic and focus more on themselves.
He does not prescribe to the Lord of the Flies world view.
Like owning an Emerald mine? And be surrounded by influential people who help you, because you’re filthy rich?
That’s not a paradox, it’s easier to get rich risking other peoples money if you don’t give a shit about them in the first place.