DAVID CHEN
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In Russell's classic work "On Power," he presents a viewpoint radically different from traditional economists and Marxists, suggesting that the pursuit of power is the primary motivator behind economic dynamics and societal change. Russell posits that there exists a group of individuals inherently driven by a strong desire for power; they relish in giving orders and ruling over their own "territory" as if they were emperors. Conversely, another group of individuals are more covert in their ambitions, outwardly submissive to authority figures while secretly harboring desires for power themselves. By demonstrating loyalty to leaders, they extend their own desires for power, imagining themselves capable of experiencing the satisfaction of authority.
These self-proclaimed emperors, within their domains, command awe and respect from employees, subordinates, contractors, and even family members, who treat them with extreme caution, reverence, and flattery. Over time, the "emperors" hear fewer and fewer truths and may even forget their true selves. However, when these "emperors" display their supposed "new clothes" before a crowd of sycophants, they are stripped bare, revealing their hypocrisy and absurdity, akin to the plot of a fairy tale.  The Emperor's New Clothes 皇帝的新装 Acrylic on canvas 173cm x 147cm |