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Are we ruled by midwits?

Are we ruled by midwits?

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Dec 15, 2022
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“The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler,” said Machiavelli, “is to look at the men he has around him”. If we look at the men (and women) around our contemporary rulers, what do we find?

Few reasons for optimism, I’m afraid.

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