/lit/ - Literature

>>17666462
Yes, but I would call them somewhat necessary. A clan, a family, etc., gives the individual far more power than he would have on his own - but the individual should not see these principles as shackles on his will; rather, he should see them as auxiliary spooks to draw power from. A collective of individuals that no longer see themselves as individuals are very useful to the individual, as they are more likely to fight and die for those “universals” and thereby increase the individual’s power, leading to new opportunities in property. It really just comes down to seeing the spooks for what they are and acting accordingly.