🧵A Survivor's Guide to Pathocracy: when those in power are driven by self-interest, extremism & disregard for others. This form of governance is dangerous, as it’s led by narcissists, authoritarians & psychopaths. Here’s what pathocracy looks like & how we prevent it taking hold 2/Spotting Pathocracy: Pathocrats thrive on division, misinformation, disinformation & an uninformed public. They seek power at any cost, using manipulation, scapegoating & fear to maintain control. Their goal isn’t public service; it’s self-service.

🧵Are you feeling distress, even physical pain, in response to all the injustices, lies, disinformation happening in the world today? You're not alone. This a real phenomenon & it’s actually quite common, particularly for people with high empathy or sensitivity. 1/1 When we encounter actions that deliberately harm others or manipulate truths, it can trigger both a cognitive & emotional response that often translates into physical discomfort. 1/2