How Rulers Stay in Power: Selectorate Theory
CGP Grey · Explainer · YouTube title: Try to Rule Fairly and You'll Be Overthrown
Why it's here
HN treats it as the standard short summary of how power and political incentives work, applied to governments, companies and workplaces.
What it covers
CGP Grey's animated adaptation of The Dictator's Handbook, explaining how rulers stay in power by keeping a small group of key supporters happy rather than ruling fairly. It lays out selectorate theory and how resources shape regimes.