Very often the person "more powerful than you" in question is a closeted, or unknowing, sociopath, or psychopath (I am using the terms by definition, no judgeme

Very often the person "more powerful than you" in question is a closeted, or unknowing, sociopath, or psychopath (I am using the terms by definition, no judgement) and your opinion still might be interpreted as an attack, regardless of reasoning. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/08/the-science-behind-why-so-many-successful-millionaires-are-psychopaths-and-why-it-doesnt-have-to-be-a-bad-thing.html https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/08/the-science-behind-why-so-ma... It is very difficult to work with such people. So, be extra careful when challenging anything that is on the agenda of a sociopath boss. You've been warned.