Chapter I: The Three Classes and Division
Throughout all of recorded history, society has divided itself into three immutable classes: the High, the Middle and the Low. The High, always seek to retain power; the Middle aspire to rise and displace the High; and the Low, who, when they have a desire beyond the daily struggle, desire to escape their subjugation, usually without any real collective aim. These divisions are ancient, they have only evolved in form but not in substance. The methods by which the High maintain their position have adapted to the tools and ideologies of their time, yet the ultimate goal remains unchanged: control over the narrative and the mechanisms of power.
In the current epoch, these divisions manifest through the interplay of global debates. The management of cultural identity and collective memory, often weaponised through governmental policies and public discourse, serves to keep these classes in perpetual opposition, preventing true unity among the oppressed. The tension between individual identity and social identity further exacerbates this division, as the High exploit these debates to fragment solidarity among the Middle and Low.
Some governments and institutions promote collective identity, emphasising shared cultural or social experiences to foster unity. However, this is often employed as a tool for control, marginalising those who prioritise individual freedoms. Other factions champion individual identity, highlighting personal autonomy and self-expression, yet they, too, are manipulated to discredit calls for collective action. If carefully executed, this dynamic can be manipulated and ensures the classes remain at odds, locked in endless contention while the High maintain their dominance.
Chapter II: The Weaponisation of Social Platforms
In the era of mass communication, social platforms has emerged as the most potent weapon in the arsenal of the High. No longer are the instruments of control confined to the broadcast towers and printing presses; now, they exist in the pockets of every citizen, masquerading as tools of liberation.
Social media platforms, ostensibly designed to democratise information, have become battlegrounds for the control of the narrative. Immigration, a perennial flashpoint, exemplifies this phenomenon. On one side of the debate, arguments for open borders are framed in the language of human rights and compassion. On the other, calls for restrictive policies are couched in concerns about security and economic stability. Neither perspective is presented in its complexity; instead, both are distilled into simplistic slogans, engineered to evoke visceral reactions. The end game of this debate is control, but not of those emigrating.
The High manipulate these debates by amplifying the most polarising voices, ensuring that discourse devolves into tribalism. Algorithms, designed to maximise engagement, favour outrage over nuance. As a result, the Middle and the Low are drawn into endless skirmishes, each convinced of the other’s malevolence. The High, meanwhile, remain insulated from scrutiny, their control unchallenged as they profit from the chaos.
Chapter III: Social Identity vs. Individual Identity
The interplay between social identity and individual identity has become a central battleground for the High’s manipulations. Social identity, rooted in shared characteristics such as ethnicity, religion, or cultural heritage, offers a sense of belonging and collective strength. In contrast, individual identity prioritises personal autonomy, unique expression, and freedom from societal constraints.
The High weaponise this dichotomy, framing these identities as inherently oppositional. Movements emphasising collective identity are portrayed as suppressive of individuality, while those championing individual identity are dismissed as selfish or divisive. This false dichotomy is fostered for endless conflict, as individuals and groups alike struggle to reconcile their place within these frameworks.
Through media narratives and public policies, the High ensure that neither perspective achieves dominance, instead keeping the debate alive and acrimonious. By pitting the advocates of social identity against those of individual identity, they fracture potential alliances, ensuring that collective or individual action against their control remains impossible, ironically.
Chapter IV: The Manufactured Consensus
The illusion of consensus is the cornerstone of modern oligarchical collectivism. In earlier eras, consensus was enforced through brute force and overt censorship; today, it is achieved through subtler means. The High no longer need to burn books or imprison dissidents en masse; they merely need to ensure that dissenting voices are drowned out by a cacophony of controlled narratives.
Consider the treatment of immigration and cultural identity. Governments and media corporations, acting in concert, frame the debate within narrow parameters. Those who question the prevailing orthodoxy are labeled as extremists, their arguments dismissed as hate speech or conspiracy. Conversely, those who champion the approved narrative are elevated, their positions amplified until they appear as the only rational choice.
This manufactured consensus serves a dual purpose. First, it legitimises the actions of the High, who present themselves as the guardians of societal stability. Second, it marginalises dissenters, reducing their influence and dissuading others from joining their ranks. The result is a society in which the illusion of choice masks the reality of control.
Chapter V: The Rise of Reactionary Narratives
The rise of reactionary ideologies in recent years reflects the growing discontent among the Middle and Low. As the High’s control tightens, segments of the population turn to radical ideas, seeking solace in simplistic solutions and nostalgia for an idealised past. These movements, while ostensibly opposing the High, are often co-opted and manipulated to serve their interests.
The High invest heavily in controlling these narratives, going so far as to acquire or influence social media companies. These platforms, under the guise of neutrality, shape the discourse by promoting or suppressing content to suit the High’s agenda. By directing the anger and frustration of the disaffected toward scapegoats rather than systemic change, the High ensure that these movements remain impotent.
Chapter VI: The Warning of Emerging Technologies
The rapid development of artificial intelligences and the rush to create the most powerful large language models represent the latest frontier in the High’s quest for control. These technologies, heralded as tools of progress, possess the potential to deepen existing divides and amplify dominance.
Social media platforms and corporations, vying for supremacy, have invested heavily in training intelligence systems on vast datasets of social debate and human interaction. Ostensibly designed to enhance communication and provide insights, these models are, in reality, weapons of influence. They can be used to subtly manipulate public opinion, erode critical thinking, and steer discourse in directions favourable to the High. The danger lies not in the technology itself but in its application as a tool for social engineering.
If these systems are allowed to operate without transparency and accountability, they risk becoming instruments of unprecedented control. Conversations will no longer be organic but shaped by unseen algorithms, steering society toward manufactured consensus while shadowing dissent. The very fabric of human interaction will be further rewritten to serve the interests of a few.
Chapter VII: The Path to Revolution
The cycle of division, amplified by technology, can only be broken when the Middle and the Low recognise their shared humanity and common interests. The tools of control wielded by the High can also be turned against them. Transparency, accountability, and resistance are key.
The struggle begins with understanding and rejecting the false choices presented by the High. It demands vigilance against the seductive simplicity of binary thinking and the courage to forge new paths of unity. Only by reclaiming the tools of communication and knowledge can society hope to dismantle the systems of oppression and realise its collective potential.
Only then, with the help of the Low, can the Middle replace the High in the order of society. The cycle then begins anew.