He writes: 'Quite generally, what grounds are there for supposing that those whose claim to power is based on knowledge and technique will be more benign in their exercise of power than those whose claim is based on wealth or aristocratic origin?
He posits that it is reasonable to wonder whether individuals who base their power on intellectual prowess and technical skills will tend to exercise their authority with greater kindness and restraint compared to those whose influence is rooted in wealth or aristocratic lineage.