The article addresses the relationship between power and judgment capacity, focusing on hubris syndrome. This syndrome affects people who hold power and can significantly alter their ability to make decisions in a balanced and rational manner.
The text highlights that the response to individuals affected by this syndrome should not depend on their capacity for self-criticism. This is because, for those suffering from this condition, acknowledging failures or mistakes is perceived as a sign of weakness.
Consequently, people with hubris syndrome rarely resign from their positions, even when confronted with clear evidence of problems in their performance or behavior. This resistance to self-criticism and resignation makes it particularly difficult to deal with the negative effects that excessive power can have on decision-making.
