So, in part we don’t trust our leaders because we trust ourselves, especially our instincts too much. Note that trust requires not just competent, but also ethical leaders. Sadly, most people have little exposure to servant or ethical leaders, which is perhaps why they believe automating leaders through artificial intelligence would increase integrity and transparency. It’s asking Pablo Escobar to fund the police.”In sum, the real problem is not that we don’t trust our leaders, but that we do. However, it is clear that dismal leaders wouldn’t have risen to power if it weren’t for the trust they unfairly enjoyed.

Source: Forbes February 15, 2021 01:07 UTC