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No Mercy / No Malice: Hubris

The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

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The Cycle of Hubris: From Empires to Modern Failures

This chapter explores how hubris can lead to the downfall of empires and individuals, using historical and literary examples to demonstrate the cyclical nature of power. It also examines modern corporate failures tied to excessive confidence, highlighting figures whose ambition resulted in disastrous consequences.

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