> All those movies about evil people gaining power with nonsensical support from the population were actually just telling the truth. Humans in aggregate are no

> All those movies about evil people gaining power with nonsensical support from the population were actually just telling the truth. Humans in aggregate are not capable of managing themselves. But it's their guy that is gaining power. Which is (perceived as) good for them because he's doing what they want. * https://archive.is/https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/10/the-cruelty-is-the-point/572104/ https://archive.is/https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive...