A theory that seems to predict the modern SV power elite's behavior is megalomania. Megalomania: "In Psychology: delusions of power or self-importance, esp. re

A theory that seems to predict the modern SV power elite's behavior is megalomania. Megalomania: "In Psychology: delusions of power or self-importance, esp. resulting from mental illness; a passion for grandiose schemes. More generally: lust for power, a desire to control." They have different rationalizations and explanations for different events, but many/most ideas come down to more power for themselves, and believing that only they can accomplish anything - not their employees, government, democracy, anything or anyone else.