power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely has been mentioned in one podcast episode on PowerfulJRE (Nov 2025).
John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton, 13th Marquess of Groppoli,, better known as Lord Acton, was an English Catholic historian, Liberal politician, and writer. A strong advocate for individual liberty, Acton is best known for his observation on the dangers of concentrated authority. In an 1887 letter to an Anglican bishop, he famously wrote, 'Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely', underscoring his belief that unchecked power poses the greatest threat to h
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on PowerfulJRE |
Who talks about power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely on podcasts?
Joe Rogan brought up power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on PowerfulJRE.
- Joe Rogan Experience #2408 - Bret Weinstein on PowerfulJRE (Nov 2025) — Joe Rogan
What is power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely mentioned alongside?
power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely is most often mentioned alongside China GPT scandal, digital womb and Grock companions.
Mentioned together: China GPT scandal, digital womb, Grock companions, gray alien, Evan Hayer, Jay Bodacharia, philosophical practice, nuclear power plants, The Joe Rogan Experience, video game