**1.**The first thought that comes to mind is that people have a hard time coping with reality. Most often, they will ignore an unpleasant behavior or event and fill themselves with lies. Every time they read 48 laws of power, some of the pimping lies trigger them, and they become defensive and angry. Niccolò Machiavelli was a high-ranking politician with years of first-hand experience in power games and therefore did not have to rely solely on historical examples to support the validity of his advice. Late commentator here, but I think we all make at least one or some of these „laws“ knowingly or unconsciously. Some of them are summaries of when the boat should be shaken and when it should not be – for the sake of peace. His historical and contemporary examples that he gives in „The Prince“ were intended to give advice to the people of his time – a time of constant power struggles, struggles, violence and other things that are no longer so common today. Robert Greene is extremely cynical and sarcastic when he „tells“ it – he describes the axoims of power as an absolute psychopath would. I can see where you`re coming from, because at no point does he really stop saying, „Don`t really do that,“ but seeing even a single interview or conversation with Greene is enough to realize that he`s not the person writing something like this seriously.
Rather, the book simply gives you the lens of the same people it illustrates in the rules it talks about – who, as you`ll see, are tyrants and warlords at worst, or simply extremely savvy manipulators at best. It`s important to be critical, also because „laws,“ like those in this book, deceive about something that should be followed, which is why many people tend to form a cult around this book, mainly the MBA-type entrepreneurial community. Even I was almost captivated myself until I noticed that he had a model similar to Machiavelli`s prince: anecdotes that tried to illustrate the author`s concepts of power relations. This in no way undermines all the good news the book has to offer, but it`s important to note that it`s not based on scientific evidence about human behavior. It would be wiser to dig deep into psychology research if you`re interested in digging deeper into the topic and not just stop at this book. Now, „vague, wavy garbage by hand“ describes much of the genre of „pop sociology,“ but 48 laws of power are exceptionally bad. Think critically: if you`ve read it several times, I don`t know how you can still wonder why some people might find a book with chapters like „Act like a friend, work like a spy“ and „ask others to do the work for you, but always take the credit“ repugnant. Not all the laws of the book are like that, I know, but simply put in the wrong hands, much of it has the potential to be a practical textbook on how to be a manipulative asshole.
Or in general, some people may think that the pursuit of power and influence at the expense of morality and honor is not a virtue. Either way, that doesn`t mean there`s anything wrong with them, as you seem to assume based on your two options. First, Greene repeatedly points out throughout the book (as confirmed by historical examples and discussions) that „laws“ are what those who use power or ignore at their own risk. Whether you choose to abide by the „laws“ or not, other people will use these tactics and you should know what they are so that you can recognize their use. Have other books to suggest, so I jump and read the laws I think are relevant 48 Laws of Power is delusional that exists to make the reader feel that he has been taught a great cornerstone of the human condition or. This is usually vague and hand-corrugated waste. I remember reading the book and this particular part stood out to me. At first, the author says that the laws and principles of this book should not be applied to your family and friends. I think that`s a sufficient warning for anyone thinking about taking the book, and fourth, no book has the power to corrupt a reader. Knowledge does not work that way. Tell people not to read a book to save their souls.
Well, it doesn`t sound good. I began to read that the book had gone through about a third of it, it was originally attractive, because I felt that there were perspectives on navigating the business world, was also used by „powerful“ organizations – a so-called way to advance in the power curve of business (I picked it up from memory in an airport before a flight). The crux of power is that ethics does not apply to the infringing or exercise of power. Only capacity matters. If you want to understand the world, you have to admit that this book is quite accurate. Second, much of his advice is simply practical. If you are not the king, play the perfect courtier. Here are examples of people who lost their minds because they thought they could ignore this rule.
If you want to take power, let others rely on you. Here are some people who tried to be islands to themselves, and here`s how it led to their disappearance. If you want to go into battle, you know what victory looks like and when to stop. Here are people who didn`t do that and see how they lost everything. If you want to be treated royally, act royally. Here are people who have made and gained wealth and fame. Here are people who didn`t, who fell out of favor. But this is a book that claims to make you „powerful“ just by reading 450 pages? Come on, anyone who really believes that is delusional! Either they think too high about themselves, or they think the rest of the world is stupid. A common criticism is that many laws contradict each other, but I think that is intentional; No law or knowledge of power will work 100% of the time, so you need to be prepared for different situations. Almost everyone is to blame for some of these laws, but the people described in this book represent only a very small part of the population.
