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Political Power and Symmetry of Power Projection
The speakers discuss the relationship between consensual and coercive political power, highlighting the role of asymmetric capability of projecting physical power. They propose the idea of minimizing coercive political power by creating a symmetry of power projection through technology. The chapter also explores the concept of hierarchical structures and the complexities of dealing with weak individuals within the current coercive political hierarchy.