For example, Musk has the idea that "The most entertaining outcome is the most likely." I have one to propose myself: "Individuals are resistant to giving up power only if it also results in a decreased level of perceived stature." This is largely informed by my time in DC trying to grapple with why so many in the legislative branch are seemingly quite happy to give up more and more power to the executive and realizing that I think much if not all of it can be explained by the fact that at least in the short term it has not had much of an impact on the perceived stature of the individuals (while not well liked by the general public, they are still invited lots of places, feted on international trips as dignitaries, lobbyists/business leaders fawn over them, etc.)