What we do have is a system in which power tends to be…
“What we do have is a system in which power tends to be awarded to people on the basis that they are corruptible.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Power is often given to those who can be corrupted, creating a flawed system.
In simple terms: Corruptible people gain power.
Design checks on power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government
- corporate leadership
- nonprofits
- regulation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms can limit corruption?
- How to identify truly impartial leaders?
Assumes all power seekers are corruptible.