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Friday, January 22, 2010

The psychology of power: Absolutely | The Economist

The psychology of power: Absolutely | The Economist: "Power corrupts, but it corrupts only those who think they deserve it"
This is a warning about meritocracy. The meritocratic should not think that they are entitled lest they abuse their status. Even merit is bestowed by grace and the recipients are no more morally worthy than anyone else. This is what humility should really be about.

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