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What is characterized by a small pathological minority controlling a society of normal people?
What is characterized by a small pathological minority controlling a society of normal people?
- Meritocracy
- Pathocracy (correct)
- Democracy
- Plutocracy
What is the main consequence of pathocracy on social functioning?
What is the main consequence of pathocracy on social functioning?
- Increased political transparency
- Enhanced collective cooperation
- Paralysis of social sectors (correct)
- Growth in technological advancements
What must be true about individuals in leadership positions within a pathocracy?
What must be true about individuals in leadership positions within a pathocracy?
- They are always highly skilled professionals
- They prioritize the needs of the citizens
- They are selected based on democratic principles
- They possess corresponding psychological deviations (correct)
Which of the following statements best describes the ideology in pathocracy?
Which of the following statements best describes the ideology in pathocracy?
What does pathocracy require from normal individuals to manage deviant leaders?
What does pathocracy require from normal individuals to manage deviant leaders?
Which statement is true regarding the population in a pathocracy?
Which statement is true regarding the population in a pathocracy?
How does pathocracy influence individuals who interact with it over time?
How does pathocracy influence individuals who interact with it over time?
What significant challenge does pathocracy pose for societal advancement?
What significant challenge does pathocracy pose for societal advancement?
What threatens the power of pathocrats in society?
What threatens the power of pathocrats in society?
What techniques do pathocrats use to maintain their power?
What techniques do pathocrats use to maintain their power?
Which group is considered irreplaceable in the activities of pathocrats?
Which group is considered irreplaceable in the activities of pathocrats?
What do pathocrats aim to incorporate into human minds?
What do pathocrats aim to incorporate into human minds?
What is a major obstacle to the effectiveness of pathocratic methods?
What is a major obstacle to the effectiveness of pathocratic methods?
What is the purpose of the indoctrination system built by pathocrats?
What is the purpose of the indoctrination system built by pathocrats?
What does the labor of pathocrats resemble, according to the text?
What does the labor of pathocrats resemble, according to the text?
How do normal people respond to the pathocratic system over time?
How do normal people respond to the pathocratic system over time?
Flashcards
Political Ideology
Political Ideology
A set of beliefs and ideas that form the basis of a political system.
Pathocracy
Pathocracy
A system of government where a small, flawed group controls a society.
Pathological Minority
Pathological Minority
A small group with psychological problems that control a society in a pathocracy.
Essential Psychopathy
Essential Psychopathy
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Social Life in Pathocracy
Social Life in Pathocracy
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Normal People's Patience
Normal People's Patience
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Maintaining Society
Maintaining Society
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Effects of Pathocracy
Effects of Pathocracy
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Pathocracy's methods
Pathocracy's methods
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Pathocrats' Goal
Pathocrats' Goal
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Indoctrination System
Indoctrination System
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Normal people's response
Normal people's response
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Unfeasibility of Pathocracy
Unfeasibility of Pathocracy
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Psychopathy and related anomalies
Psychopathy and related anomalies
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Intellectual Stifling
Intellectual Stifling
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Study Notes
Political Ideological Crimes: Pathocracy
- Ideology: A set of beliefs forming the basis of political, economic, and social systems.
- Pathocracy: A system where a small, psychologically flawed minority controls a society. All leadership (from village leaders to police) are chosen for these psychological deviations.
- Pathological Minority: This group lacks intellectual capacity or professional skills, but is prioritized due to their psychological traits. Their numbers are small, making them valuable to the pathocrats
- Systemic Impact: Pathocracy hinders normal social development in all areas (economics, culture, science, administration, etc.), creating significant challenges for the majority. Normal individuals must employ patience and pedagogical skill to overcome the obstructions posed by pathological leaders.
- Disillusionment: Those initially drawn to the ideology are often disillusioned by the reality of the pathocratic system. This loss of faith threatens the pathocrats' power.
- Methods of Control: Pathocrats resort to terror, extermination of patriotic individuals, and forced indoctrination to maintain power. Those lacking social bonds (racially or nationally alienated) are often valuable to these efforts.
- Indoctrination System: An extensive and active indoctrination system uses a revised ideology as a tool for changing people’s thought processes and accepting the rule. This goal of forcing pathological thought patterns is never overtly declared.
- Limited Effectiveness: Despite the massive effort, these methods prove ineffective in fundamentally changing the majority of the population's perspective. This is surprising to pathocrats because they believe their methods are effective. Individuals will often still develop deep-rooted protests against hypocrisy.
- Resistance: Normal individuals gradually understand the weaknesses of the pathocratic system and seek better alternatives.
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Explore the concept of pathocracy, where a small, psychologically flawed minority governs society and influences all aspects of life. This quiz delves into the systemic impacts of such a governance system on economics, culture, and social development. Discover the ideological beliefs that form the basis of political and social systems, and the disillusionment faced by individuals under this regime.
