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I'm pretty sure it's always been the case that those with power can cause a lot of damage with a small amount of effort.

• Fnoord 8y ago
  Yes, but those in power were able to get away with it in the past. Now they're held accountable, in public, like a public crucifixion. Pressure of 21st century is enormous.
  • wastedhours 8y ago
    Not just the 21st century, this story on Ratners losing billions after some ill-thought jokes at the company's expense: https://thehustle.co/gerald-ratners-billion-dollar-speech https://thehustle.co/gerald-ratners-billion-dollar-speech
    • Fnoord 8y ago
      Ah yes, the infamous Ratner effect. I learned about it due to the Elop effect (the nail in the coffin of good ol' Nokia's demise).