𝙰𝚂𝙲𝙾𝚃 ↯

"The 48 Laws of #Power":

1. Never outshine the master.
2. Never put too much #trust in #friends, learn how to use #enemies.
3. Conceal your #intentions.
4. Always say less than necessary.
5. So much depends on #reputation – guard it with your #life.
6. Court #attention at all costs.
7. Get others to do the work for you, but always take the credit.
8. Make other people come to you – use bait if necessary.
9. Win through your #actions, never through #argument.
10. Infection: Avoid the #unhappy and the #unlucky.
11. Learn to keep people dependent on you.
12. Use the #surrender tactic: transform #weakness into #power.
13. When asking for #help, appeal to people’s self-interest, never to their #mercy or #gratitude.
14. Pose as a #friend, work as a #spy.
15. Crush your #enemy totally.
16. Use #absence to increase respect and #honour.
17. Keep others in suspended terror: cultivate an air of #unpredictability.
18. Do not build fortresses to protect yourself – isolation is dangerous.
19. Know who you’re dealing with – do not offend the wrong person.
20. Do not commit to anyone.
21. Play a sucker to catch a sucker – seem dumber than your mark.
22. Use the power of mirroring to create a false sense of familiarity.
23. Concentrate your forces.
24. Play the perfect courtier.
25. Recreate #yourself.
26. Keep your hands clean.
27. Play on people’s need to believe to create a cultlike following.
28. Enter #action with boldness.
29. Plan all the way to the end.
30. Make your #accomplishments seem effortless.
31. #Control the #options: get others to play with the cards you deal.
32. Play to people’s fantasies.
33. Discover each man’s thumbscrew.
34. Be royal in your #generosity.
35. Master the art of #timing.
36. Disdain things you cannot have: ignoring them is the best #revenge.
37. Create compelling spectacles.
38. Think as you like but behave like others.
39. Stir up waters to catch fish.
40. Despise the free-lunch.
41. Avoid stepping into a great man’s shoes.
42. Strike the shepherd and the sheep will scatter.
43. Work on the hearts and minds of others.
44. Disarm and infuriate with the mirror effect.
45. Preach the need for change, but never reform too much at once.
46. Never appear too #perfect.
47. Do not go past the mark you aimed for; in #victory, know when to stop.
48. Assume #formlessness.

The #Nostr #Manifesto 🟣

we are not harvesting #attention

we are not mining your #data

we are not #profiling your behaviour

we are not manipulating your #choices

we are building tools for #privacy

we are creating spaces for #anonymity

we are empowering you to #control your digital self

we are liberating you from the #panopticon

our code is open, our protocols are public

we do not answer to shareholders or advertisers

we serve the #people, not the #system

we fight for your #digitalrights

invite your peers to join us in this #cypherpunk #revolution

reclaim your digital #autonomy

break free from the #surveillance state

become the master of your own #data

become #selfsovereign

Recognise & Protect Yourself from Energy Vampires 🧛‍♂️:

1. Constant Complainers: They often have a negative outlook on #life and tend to complain frequently about their #problems, without seeking #solutions.

2. Attention Seekers: Energy vampires crave #attention and validation, often monopolising conversations with their own issues or achievements.

3. Emotionally Needy: They have a constant need for #reassurance, #validation, and #support from others, draining emotional resources in the process.

4. Drama Magnets: They thrive on #drama and #conflict, frequently creating or exacerbating situations to garner attention and sympathy.

5. Manipulative Behaviour: Energy vampires may use guilt, pity, or #manipulation tactics to keep others engaged and catering to their needs.

6. Lack of Boundaries: They often disregard personal boundaries, invading others' personal space or time without regard for their #wellbeing.

7. Self-Centeredness: Energy vampires prioritise their own needs and desires above others, often showing little #empathy or concern for how their actions affect those around them.

8. Emotional Exhaustion: Interacting with an energy vampire often leaves others feeling emotionally drained, depleted, or even physically tired.