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...I think we'll see detectable pressure for only risk taking narcissists to run for public office. Even beyond what is usual for politics... I know you added
by dec0dedab0de 3y ago
...I think we'll see detectable pressure for only risk taking narcissists to run for public office. Even beyond what is usual for politics...
I know you added the "even beyond what is usual" part, but I think it's been clear since way before the US existed that decent people dont pursue power.
- ip26 3y agoThat doesn’t capture the whole picture. Great leaders may not have been decent people, but it’s also clear that being a decent person isn’t what makes for a good leader. The concern would be something like, only a strong narcissist would risk extreme public scrutiny, but while great leaders might exhibit narcissism, they have other more dominant traits. Is any overwhelming narcissist capable of gathering advice and delegating effectively?
- unethical_ban 3y agoI reject the notion that no decent person seeks to lead. I agree it is hard to stay in power without getting your hands dirty, but many good people have been leaders. And to normalize the idea otherwise would be a bit of a self fulfilling prophecy.
- Eisenstein 3y agoIt is hard to argue that Jimmy Carter is not a good person. It is also hard to argue that he was a good president.