there are various forms of power > force/violence > money/economic > narrative control (entertainment, education) > ideology (religion, philosophy, political) > sex > technology and industry > energy (wind power, steam power, electricity) the various forms of power influence and promote or retard each other. the different types of power can trump other types of power depending on the situation and players involved, although violence can trump all other forms if enough is applied by someone willing and able to do so.
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