"All governments suffer a recurring problem: Power attracts pathological personalities. It is not that power corrupts but that it is magnetic to the corruptible."- Chapterhouse: Dune by Frank Herbert Flips the old adage “power corrupts” on its head, suggesting instead that power acts like a magnet, drawing in those already predisposed to corruption. Herbert’s framing is unsettling because it implies that the problem isn’t just systemic—it’s gravitational. Institutions don’t merely shape behavior; they lure the very personalities most likely to exploit them. It’s a critique not just of governance but of the myth of neutrality in leadership selection.   submitted by   /u/KxngMonker10 [link]   [comments]