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safetygarden's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely an interesting companion to Humankind by Rutger Bregman. While Humankind focuses on the reasons communities are frequently benevolent toward their members, Corruptible examines the few individuals in powerful positions who can undermine that communal good.
This book focuses on the psychological and sociological factors that lead to "corruptible" people having control over others, corruptible here meaning people whose intentions are not in the interest of those they have control over.
There are some really interesting case studies and example anecdotes, and the occasional statistic thrown in, but the book manages to maintain a persuasive conviction on each of its points, even when tangible evidence is on the lighter side.
It's an enjoyable read and the subject matter is interesting and well expressed, but it wasn't too revelatory for me personally. Recommended if you keep asking yourself the exact question it sets out to answer - does power corrupt?
This book focuses on the psychological and sociological factors that lead to "corruptible" people having control over others, corruptible here meaning people whose intentions are not in the interest of those they have control over.
There are some really interesting case studies and example anecdotes, and the occasional statistic thrown in, but the book manages to maintain a persuasive conviction on each of its points, even when tangible evidence is on the lighter side.
It's an enjoyable read and the subject matter is interesting and well expressed, but it wasn't too revelatory for me personally. Recommended if you keep asking yourself the exact question it sets out to answer - does power corrupt?
charlypeters's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Interesting and well-organised, with a clear overall message. At times I felt a bit uncomfortable when the author skirted dangerously close to excusing some really heinous decisions made by those in power.
valkyriejmu's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.75