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The Man of System Archetype
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“the Man of System thinks that he can control society like a machine…[they] can be so self-satisfied that they think they control humans like they're pieces on a chess board…But the problem is the pieces have volition.” — Brendan McCord on the deterministic outlook of the Man of System archetype… Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZwe3uZYxxM
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The Man of System Explained
Brendan McCord introduces the concept of the 'Man of System,' derived from Adam Smith's 'Theory of Moral Sentiments.' This archetype believes society can be controlled like a machine, often leading to tyrannical methods despite good intentions. McCord emphasizes that humans possess volition, moving beyond the control of those who attempt to orchestrate society like pieces on a chessboard.
"an idea that I particularly like that ties to the reading list is the man of system and this comes from Adam Smith it comes from the theory of moral sentiments and it's this idea that the man of syste..."