Why Good Intentions Are More Dangerous Than Malice
This article explores the structural difference between good intentions and moral self-legitimation. While intentions may be sincere, they become dangerous when they serve as a shield against criticism and justification for coercion. Once embedded in institutions, moral narratives interact with incentive structures, often lowering resistance to expanding power. The piece argues that systems should not be judged by their declared goals, but by how they constrain power even under moral pressure. The higher the moral claim, the stricter the limits must be.
