Politics
Brian Klaas
The Truth Behind the Corruption of Power
Brian Klaas is the author of <Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us> and a young up-and-coming scholar in the field of political science.
Lesson Plan
- Lesson Length : 14 Lessons ㆍ 1 hours 48 miutes
- Language : 한국어, English
The Corruption of Power: Why It Happens and How to Choose Better Leaders
Brian Klaas, (age 37) the author of Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us, has reached out to us with the aim of assisting voters in making the right choice ahead of the 22nd National Assembly Election. What insights has he gained through meeting hundreds of the world’s top leaders over the past decade?
In his first lecture, Klaas begins by explaining the reasons for the corruption of power, emphasizing that many who desire power exhibit sociopathic, Machiavellian, and narcissistic tendencies. He then highlights through scientific evidence that power changes the structure of the human brain, revealing that our tendency to choose bad or dangerous leaders stems from social biases and evolutionary mismatches. He argues that, to prevent the corruption of power, we must reform systems through “randomness” and place individuals who know how to use power as a tool in positions of authority.
It is once again time for choices. We hope you take the time to deeply ponder the true meaning of power and who is truly fit to wield it through this seven-part lecture series, “Why Does Power Corrupt?” by Brian Klaas, who has contemplated the properties of power and the psychology of those in power more thoroughly than anyone else.
Full Bio
Brian Klaas
- American political scientist
- Associate Professor of International Politics at University College London (UCL)
- The author of Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us
- Political consultant
- Commentator for International News Outlets such as MSNBC, CNN, and BBC
- Columnist for The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Atlantic
Brian Klaas (age 37) is an emerging star political scientist in the United States. After obtaining his Ph.D. in Political Science from New College, Oxford University, he is currently serving as an Associate Professor of Political Science at University College London (UCL). Echoing Lord Acton's 19th-century assertion that “Absolute power corrupts absolutely,” Klaas has dedicated the past decade to engaging directly with hundreds of top political leaders worldwide, delving into the dynamics of power and the psychology of those who wield it. His book, Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us, written based on this research, has garnered acclaim from many scholars and has become an Amazon bestseller.
Currently, he serves as both an international media commentator for MSNBC, CNN, and BBC News, and as a columnist for The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Atlantic. Additionally, he hosts the podcast Power Corrupts, where he uncovers the hidden forces behind power and exposes the true nature of corrupted power holders alongside world-renowned experts.
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