This season of power corrupts doesn't have ads.

But we'd rather avoid being forced to engage in shady dealings to finance the show.

So perhaps you can help us out in one of two ways.

First, pre-order my new book, Corruptible.

Who gets power and how it changes us, which comes out on November 9.

It's an exploration of the bizarre, fascinating ways in which humans relate to power

that ranges from corrupt beehives to a ski lesson with a man who once ruled Iraq.

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But seriously, thank you for listening and for your support.

Have you ever had a fake ID, known someone who had one?

Either way, if you were going to make a fake ID for yourself,

you'd probably want to go for something a bit inconspicuous.

Pick a normal sounding name, list your height correctly,

find a way to use your own photo,

or at least find a picture of someone who looks remarkably like you.

The last thing you'd want to do is to draw attention to yourself.

These insights aren't exactly rocket science.

Thankfully, for the investigators who try to catch those using fake identities,

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