Those who seek out power should not be trusted with power.

I think often about how those who relentlessly seek out power, control, and leadership over large groups of people are usually the exact type of person who should never, ever, have such positions in society. How do we begin to tackle this problem as a species?

The magnitude of ego needed to genuinely believe you would be the ideal person for a job overseeing large groups of people, that you are the best and therefore should be the one making choices and creating plans that effect so many peoples lives is astronomical.

I cannot understand fully how any grown adult with emotional intelligence and a habit of self reflection would come to the conclusion, "Yes, I am among the greatest of minds. I should be making decisions for thousands, maybe even millions of people." This is a sign of delusion in my opinion. The thought process seems childlike in my opinion. Similar to young kids going "I wanna be superman!" "I wanna be the President!"

I am not even convinced any human being can cognitively handle the weight of mass leadership and unchecked power. Even a middle manager at a restaurant will sometimes lose it and go on a power trip.

Power is undoubtedly a corrupting force, there is nuance to be had, but something goes on in the mind when given too much control over others.

In my opinion, anyone who jumps up, hand wagging, saying "ME ME ME, I CAN BE THE LEADER OF ALL THESE PEOPLE, I AM THE MOST QUALIFIED PERSON IN THIS ROOM, I JUST KNOW IT!!" Should be the first crossed off the list of candidates. Too much enthusiasm for power is one of the biggest red flags in regards to how effective they will be as a leader.