… Researchers found that subjects assigned leadership roles were buffered from the negative effects of lying. Across all measures, the high-power liars — the leaders — resembled truthtellers, showing no evidence of cortisol reactivity (which signals stress), cognitive impairment or feeling bad. In contrast, low-power liars — the subordinates — showed the usual signs of [...]

Not being seen allows a god to have much greater powers without the human analog constantly being bothered to perform miracles. The Priests still get bothered some, but they can simply promise to “put in a good word.” They can also much more plausibly ask for money than can someone claiming to be omnipotent. – [...]

In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence. – Laurence J. Peter People who are insulated from the results of their choices will inevitably choose cause for others’ regret.

Those who cannot do, manage. Those who cannot manage, teach. Those who cannot teach, do (poorly). Take a look around – chances are that you are either capable, in middle management, a teacher, and/or useless.