Analysis Quote by Steven W. Mosher
“Robert Zubrin’s masterful study…makes for riveting reading. . a cautionary tale of what happens when powerful, unprincipled elites are not only alienated from the mass of their fellow men, but come to see them as a barrier to imagined social, evolutionary, or environmental progress.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Rise of the New Elites, Steven W. Mosher, 2020
Powerful elites who ignore the masses become obstacles to progress and may turn hostile.
In simple terms: Elites can become harmful when they alienate people.
Key Takeaway
Beware of unchecked power.
Themes
politics
power
social dynamics
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
analytical
reflective
When to use this quote
- government policy
- corporate governance
- social movements
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
elitism
alienation
progress
Questions to Reflect On
- How do elites justify alienating the public?
- What mechanisms can keep power accountable?
A Different Perspective
Power can be resisted through collective action.
