If real people got powers, do you think they would all become corrupt, evil psychopaths?

  • Cruxifux@feddit.nl
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    15 hours ago

    It’s not a direct comparison, but look at what happens to people that have money and power in our society. They become evil monsters. I think superpowers could have a similar effect. Although getting money and power requires you to be a monster already on some level, I don’t think suddenly gaining superpowers would have the exact same effect.

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      15 hours ago

      They become evil monsters.

      Most, sure, but far from all. The list of historical benevolent dictators isn’t very long, but it’s not short either.

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        6 hours ago

        That’s true. The list of benevolent billionaires is zero as far as I’ve seen though.