In some ways the world is Machiavellian: about 85% of people would rather follow than lead. The only thing a despot needs to succeed is to wave a shiny thing in front of them to lure them on. This is easier to accomplish if the group is uneducated and wishes not to think for themselves.
In some ways the world is Machiavellian: about 85% of people would rather follow than lead. The only thing a despot needs to succeed is to wave a shiny thing in front of them to lure them on. This is easier to accomplish if the group is uneducated and wishes not to think for themselves.