Fuel for Fire, The Deadliest Power In Plato's "Allegory of the Cave", Socrates tells Glaucon to "imagine a cave-like dwelling with prisoners fixed to only see in front, with a light provided by a fire burning far above and behind them. And in between, there is a low wall that has been built, like the screen in front of puppeteers above which they show their puppets (page 1)". And these puppeteers show all kinds of artifacts, in which the prisoner's mumble amongst themselves to determine and name the shadows provided. From this passage, it is easy to establish that the puppeteers are in control of the knowledge of the prisoners, then it is easy to speculate that the puppeteers are the ones in the power of this cave. However, what if there was no fire? What if there was no fuel to light up a fire? Then there would be no puppeteers, no prisoners, and no cave with a hierarchy. Anyone who has the ability to become a puppeteer is always dangerous. Dull or smart, anyone can abuse their responsibilities when in power. However, with no fire to start with, no one can be dominant over another. This essay started off with the question: "Who do you think is the most dangerous puppeteer?" However, it is missing one crucial aspect, the fuel for the fire is the deadliest power.
The cliche states wealth equals power. Sadly, it is true. Without money, people would not be able to sustain even their necessities. Our society revolves around thin sheets of green paper, and the more one possesses, the more potent one becomes. The most conspicuous example is the media. After the age of technology has risen, our generation has been driven to adapt to this sudden surge of products that are compatible with the internet. From celebrities and politicians to even strangers across the globe, they are made accessible to anyone with a smartphone. And, a wide range of information could be attainable, from who ate Chipotle's for lunch to a live feed of a presidential election. And as our generation gets younger, they are prone...
