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Power Perception Influences Leadership Choice
In times of personal threat or societal instability, individuals tend to vote for tough, dominant leaders over kind and caring ones. This preference can lead to a tendency towards violence rather than peace and cooperation. The choice for power-focused leaders creates a self-fulfilling prophecy where society becomes a zero-sum power struggle, influencing others to think and behave in a similar power-oriented manner.