The system creates its own demise from "summary" of The Power of the Powerless (Routledge Revivals) by Vaclav Havel
The system that governs society is sustained by the cooperation and compliance of its citizens. Individuals within the system play their designated roles, following rules and norms that uphold the status quo. However, this very compliance can lead to the system's downfall. As people conform to the expectations and demands of the system, they become complicit in its perpetuation. Their actions, even those seemingly insignificant, contribute to the system's continued existence. By adhering to the rules and norms set by the system, individuals inadvertently empower it to maintain control over their lives. Over time, the...
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