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Theater of Politics
Dominic Cummings discusses the nature of politics, emphasizing that for many politicians, the focus is on social relations within their insider networks rather than actual governance. He critiques the absurdity of dedicating decades to a career that often leads to little real power or historical significance, highlighting that the theatrical aspect of politics, such as media appearances and scripted cabinet meetings, takes precedence over genuine action.
"the overwhelming majority of people in politics fundamentally prioritize social relations within The Insider Network that is just what totally dominates their life day in day out year in year out now ..."
Politics as Theater
Dominic Cummings discusses the nature of politics, emphasizing that for many politicians, the focus is on social relations within the Insider Network rather than actual governance. He critiques the absurdity of pursuing a political career that leads to little real power or historical significance, highlighting how the theatrical aspects of politics, such as media appearances and scripted cabinet meetings, dominate their lives.
"the overwhelming majority of people in politics fundamentally prioritize social relations within The Insider Network that is just what totally dominates their life day in day out year in year out now ..."