Definition
Power Games are social or organizational interactions governed by dominance, zero-sum dynamics, and formal authority.
Why It Matters
They stifle trust and innovation, creating toxic, political environments where survival beats truth-seeking.
Core Concepts
- The Power Games (The Cudgel): Regulated by brute force, intimidation, and zero-sum competition. Results in a few freedom winners and many losers. The Higher Mind and Primitive Mind is programmed for survival in this game.