It’s quite worrying, the level of amnesia demonstrated by some of the senior Post Office staff being questioned over their part in the Horizon scandal, particularly since it appears to be so selective. I think there really should be some sort of research into the long-term negative psychological effects of holding senior corporate positions.
I’m beginning to wonder if they’re paid so much not because of their level of talent (which would explain why they rarely seem to demonstrate any), but because of the astonishing risks to their mental health. I wouldn’t want to spend years as a “liar for hire” for any money if it meant spending my later life as a drooling idiot who couldn’t remember what they’d done with their time. It’s quite a relief that there are people willing to take on that risk on my behalf.