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Innate Desire for Power
- Humans have an innate desire for power as a way to control their environment and feel free.
- This need stems from our physical vulnerability and childhood dependence compared to other animals.
Power is Subtle and Indirect
- True power in modern society requires indirect, subtle influence rather than brute force.
- Needy or overt power-seeking signals weakness and invites backlash from peers.
Seduction Needs Mystery and Absence
- Create mystery by pulling back from constant exposure and teasing with ambiguity, even in social media.
- Strategic absence increases intrigue and potency in seduction and influence.