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Interlude LXIX: Authority | Trust, Leadership, Legitimacy, Power, Social Psychology, Political Philosophy
In this interlude of The Observable Unknown, Dr. Juan Carlos Rey examines one of the most consequential forces shaping human societies, relationships, institutions, and civilizations: authority.
Authority is often confused with power. The two are not the same.
Power can compel behavior. Authority secures cooperation. Power relies upon force. Authority relies upon trust. Throughout history, societies have depended upon authority to reduce uncertainty, coordinate action, and preserve social order. Yet authority survives only while people continue believing it deserves their trust.
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