The hottest Power Substack posts right now

Ceremonies and rituals are carefully designed to influence emotions and reinforce power dynamics.
The construction of nations and nationalism relies on various tools like monuments, media, and rituals to maintain power structures.
The death of a monarch highlights how society is manipulated through indoctrination, rituals, and the normalization of power.

Starting a new society is a complex process with challenges and considerations.
Advanced technology can impact social cohesion and relationships.
There's a balance between religion, government, and social order that affects the stability of a society.

Global power has always been distributed throughout history with complex patterns of influence.
The perception of a unipolar world dominated by a single power is a recent fiction.
The world is shifting back to a pattern of distributed power, where states cooperate based on shared interests rather than dominance.

Humans are driven by the fear of death and the desire for power and control, seeking to conquer mortality and transcend their limits.
Consciousness drives humans to envision a future beyond their current state, leading to technological advancements and societal contributions.
In the grand scheme of influence and power dynamics, humans seem to follow a natural order of gravitational forces, seeking immortality through contributions to society and future generations.

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The post discusses moving past narrow ideologies to develop more accurate and powerful relationships with various belief systems.
It mentions the concept of being vaster than ideology and how it can help in stopping blind allegiance to religions, scientism, political ideologies, and psychological theories.
By becoming vaster than ideology, individuals can work towards cultivating healthier and more nuanced perspectives on ideologies.

Relax and enjoy some time outside to lift your spirits and bring happiness.
Upgrade your dining experience with music to create a calming atmosphere.
Find joy in small moments, like capturing a pop of floral color in a photo to share with others.

The public is often demanded to trust in science to solve global crises.
There is a distinction between regular science and the weaponized use of Science by governing bodies.
Trust is questioned when the motivations behind Science are seen as selfish and driven by power imbalances.

Decentralization is important, but it alone may not be enough to solve issues in social media.
Powerful entities may still try to control decentralized social media platforms for their own interests.
Censorship of anti-establishment voices can still be a challenge even with decentralization.