# Santiago Ávila publication of Tontocracia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santiago-vila-publication-of-tontocracia > Updated: 2026-08-15T05:25:03.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Santiago Ávila, a veteran executive and consultant with over 35 years of experience in leadership roles at companies such as Eulen, Securitas, and Grupo Falcon, has released a new book titled ‘Tontocracia’ through the publisher Vergara. Ávila uses a Socratic method to critique modern management practices and human behavior. He warns against the pitfalls of current ‘talent management’ and argues that leadership failures often stem from a lack of maturity and self-awareness. Rather than acting as a management guru, Ávila describes the work as an anthropological study intended to provoke reflection and emphasize the importance of critical thinking, suggesting that a societal renunciation of thought has led to ‘buenismo’. ## Claims - Santiago Ávila has published a new book titled Tontocracia through Vergara. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Ávila uses the Socratic method to provoke reflection rather than providing direct management advice. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The author argues that a lack of critical thinking has led to 'buenismo' in society. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Santiago Ávila releases new book Tontocracia Executive and consultant Santiago Ávila has released his new book, ‘Tontocracia’, which explores human behavior and the importance of critical thinking in management and society. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santiago-vila-releases-new-book-tontocracia ### 2026-08-05: Santiago Ávila launches book 'Tontocracia' and critiques modern management Spanish executive Santiago Ávila releases the book 'Tontocracia', critiquing modern management and urging deeper self‑awareness. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santiago-vila-launches-book-tontocracia-and-critiques-modern-management --- Cite as: Santiago Ávila publication of Tontocracia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/santiago-vila-publication-of-tontocracia