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Ugh. I just barely missed the window to fix that "absolutely power corrupts absolutely" typo, and in the process was breaking that paragraph into two, as I thin
by saurik 5y ago
Ugh. I just barely missed the window to fix that "absolutely power corrupts absolutely" typo, and in the process was breaking that paragraph into two, as I think this better explains my vague "changing incentives or situations". Here, improved:
> Maybe you are good today, but--as "absolute power corrupts absolutely"--you might find yourself incrementally abusing your power or even "selling out" in the future without even feeling yourself change.
> Or maybe you always do good things, but due to a tragic change of circumstances--such as an expensive health issue with a family member--it becomes difficult to decide what being good means for you.
> Or maybe you manage to be good "forever", ...
> Or maybe even your heirs are all truly good, but the power you managed to concentrate ...