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Centralized power perpetuates oppression from "summary" of The Road to Serfdom by Friedrich August Hayek

The concentration of power in the hands of a few individuals or a central authority has historically led to the oppression of individuals and groups within society. This centralization of power results in a lack of checks and balances that are necessary to prevent the abuse of power. When power is concentrated in the hands of the state or a select group of individuals, the potential for tyranny and oppression increases significantly. History has shown us time and time again that when power is centralized, those in positions of authority have a tendency to abuse that power for their own gain. This abuse of power often results in the suppression of individual freedoms and the imposition of arbitrary rules and regulations. In the absence of competition and accountability, those in power are free to act with impunity, leading to the subjugation...
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    The Road to Serfdom

    Friedrich August Hayek

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