Alcibiades' Mirror Effect

In 408 b. C interpretation, early in his political career, alcibiades made a discovery that changed his whole approach to power. He had a colorful and forceful personality, but when he argued his ideas strongly with other people, he would win over a few while alienating many more. The secret to gaining ascendancy over large numbers was not to impose his colors, but to absorb the colors of those around him like a chameleon. When you try to impose your own ego on them, a wall goes up. Resistance is increased by mirroring them. However, you seduce them into a kind of narcisisic rapture. They are gazing at a double of their