Episode 375: AI Factories & Political Ponerology

“Political Ponerology: A Science on the Nature of Evil Adjusted for Political Purposes is a book by Polish psychiatrist Andrzej Łobaczewski that explores the nature of evil in political systems, arguing that it stems from a "pathological" minority (psychopaths, narcissists, etc.) who manipulate and corrupt society, leading to phenomena like war, genocide, and despotism. The book, first published in 1984, combines psychology, sociology, and history to analyze how these individuals rise to power and create a "pathocracy"https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/problem-pathocracySimon DixonThere were 2 Twitter Tweets I need to link so you know the source. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jasonpowers.substack.com/subscribe