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10mins
The Big Think Interview
Why the wrong people end up in power
“Only a narcissist would want to become president.” This is the psychology of an authoritarian unpacked.
Brian Klaas, Bill Eddy, Maria Konnikova & Timothy Snyder
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5mins
Explain It Like I’m Smart
Why high-ranking leaders should be psych tested
Why do the worst people rise to power? University College London professor Brian Klaas responds.
Brian Klaas
8mins
The Big Think Interview
Why psychopaths rise to power
Why we keep giving power to the wrong people, according to political scientist and associate professor Brian Klaas.
Brian Klaas
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