
Why Authoritarians Despise Experts
The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)
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The Politics of Expertise
This chapter examines the clash between government efficiency and the perception of expertise within authoritarian regimes, emphasizing the negative impacts of politicizing civil service. It critiques the belief that business success equates to political capability, illustrating the dangers of this misconception through historical examples.
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