It seems that humans are hardwired to follow authoritarian leaders. We know that early hunter-gatherers excelled because of their ability to build supportive social groups. We also know that leadership and cooperation were required. Perhaps the emotional pull we feel to follow authoritarians in times of crisis is a survival mode from our earliest days.
It seems that humans are hardwired to follow authoritarian leaders. We know that early hunter-gatherers excelled because of their ability to build supportive social groups. We also know that leadership and cooperation were required. Perhaps the emotional pull we feel to follow authoritarians in times of crisis is a survival mode from our earliest days.