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Hubris
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Psychological Dimensions
In post-Enlightenment psychology, hubris is often categorized under disorders of the ego structure. The Hubris Syndrome, first formally described in the 1990s by Lord David Owen and Jonathan Davidson, specifically examines leaders displaying hubristic traits, noting that prolonged exposure to absolute power appears to induce specific neurophysiological changes [7].
The syndrome is characterized by an excessive focus on self-glorification and a marked reduction in self-scrutiny. Key indicators identified by Owen and Davidson include: