Hierarchies, inherently, are a good thing. They are a way to elevate people into positions where they can serve society more effectively. They allow us to delegate responsibility. With hierarchies in place, we can rest assured that our world will continue running.
A leader of a hierarchy needs to maintain a bird’s-eye view of the entire landscape, make difficult decisions, and above all, own the responsibility when things go wrong. The higher up you go in a hierarchy, the more pressure you feel, yet the more you are celebrated. In a hierarchy, more responsibility comes with more status and power. The spoils go to those who can prove their merit.
Hierarchies are also prone to corruption. Over time, those at the top lose touch with those at the bottom, as the needs of those at the bottom gradually become less important. The l...
