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The Epstein Files’ Terrible Writing Is a Lesson in the Psychology of Power

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20.03.2026

The Epstein Files’ Terrible Writing Is a Lesson in the Psychology of Power

Why are the Epstein files full of highly educated people writing like third graders? Psychology provides an explanation (and a warning). 

EXPERT OPINION BY JESSICA STILLMAN, CONTRIBUTOR, INC.COM @ENTRYLEVELREBEL

Illustration: Inc.; Photos: Wikimedia Commons; Courtesy The Department of Justice

The Epstein files are full of horrible abuses of power by the wealthy and well connected. They are also full of horrible spelling and punctuation. 

With scarcely a properly........

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