I am somewhat on the fence with this, because it takes a particular kind of personality to evaluate and make decisions that most of us would buckle at the knees over. For example, consider President …Read MoreI am somewhat on the fence with this, because it takes a particular kind of personality to evaluate and make decisions that most of us would buckle at the knees over. For example, consider President Harry S. Truman’s decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, or President Jimmy Carter’s handling of the Iran hostage crisis. Both situations required a utilitarian mindset…a set of calculations aimed at achieving the least amount of death for the greater good. Truman’s choice was intended to put out the final fire of World War II, while Carter had to tread carefully during a revolution, where any sudden movement could have been severe for the American hostages.
Historically, we have seen many leaders, revolutionaries, and reformers who share a common personality trait: egoism. Politics is abstract, and making decisions often requires actions that may seem unnerving, or even insane, to the average citizen. Read Less
I agree that politicians are very egotistical, if anything this would help bring to light when a candidate is getting too old. At that point their decision-making can get impacted because of age …Read MoreI agree that politicians are very egotistical, if anything this would help bring to light when a candidate is getting too old. At that point their decision-making can get impacted because of age-related factors, and it’s important to be transparent about that.Read Less
While there is substantial public support for mandatory psychological evaluations of political leaders, implementing such measures raises ethical, practical, and legal challenges. A balanced approach …Read MoreWhile there is substantial public support for mandatory psychological evaluations of political leaders, implementing such measures raises ethical, practical, and legal challenges. A balanced approach that respects individual rights while ensuring leaders can fulfill their duties may involve voluntary assessments, transparency in health disclosures, and ongoing public discourse on the issue.Read Less
I am somewhat on the fence with this, because it takes a particular kind of personality to evaluate and make decisions that most of us would buckle at the knees over. For example, consider President …Read MoreI am somewhat on the fence with this, because it takes a particular kind of personality to evaluate and make decisions that most of us would buckle at the knees over. For example, consider President Harry S. Truman’s decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, or President Jimmy Carter’s handling of the Iran hostage crisis. Both situations required a utilitarian mindset…a set of calculations aimed at achieving the least amount of death for the greater good. Truman’s choice was intended to put out the final fire of World War II, while Carter had to tread carefully during a revolution, where any sudden movement could have been severe for the American hostages.
Historically, we have seen many leaders, revolutionaries, and reformers who share a common personality trait: egoism. Politics is abstract, and making decisions often requires actions that may seem unnerving, or even insane, to the average citizen. Read Less
I agree that politicians are very egotistical, if anything this would help bring to light when a candidate is getting too old. At that point their decision-making can get impacted because of age …Read MoreI agree that politicians are very egotistical, if anything this would help bring to light when a candidate is getting too old. At that point their decision-making can get impacted because of age-related factors, and it’s important to be transparent about that. Read Less
While there is substantial public support for mandatory psychological evaluations of political leaders, implementing such measures raises ethical, practical, and legal challenges. A balanced approach …Read MoreWhile there is substantial public support for mandatory psychological evaluations of political leaders, implementing such measures raises ethical, practical, and legal challenges. A balanced approach that respects individual rights while ensuring leaders can fulfill their duties may involve voluntary assessments, transparency in health disclosures, and ongoing public discourse on the issue. Read Less