> The hubris syndrome has great appeal to psychiatrists, partly because it is a new concept. New? That's hard to believe that its taken this long to construct

> The hubris syndrome has great appeal to psychiatrists, partly because it is a new concept. New? That's hard to believe that its taken this long to construct such a syndrome. In any case, while hubris might be an issue for some (minority?), being generally disconnected from those they serve seems to be the current state of leadership. Look at Congress, all or nearly all are millionaires. CEOs and other C Level executives are paid record amounts (as a ratio of what staff compensation). Those in charge of The Fed? When was the last time any of them rubbed elbows with the victims of their system? Hubris is a problem, and evidently a new one. But ignorance is more common and far more damaging.