Andrew Tate, MAGA, and the Myth of Power: Status, Dominance and the Performance of Power

Andrew Tate sells a very old idea of power.Strength. Control. Dominance. The ability to take what you want and make other people submit.It's a model humans recognize instantly because it's ancient.But there's a problem.Modern societies aren't run by cavemen with clubs. They're run by networks, institutions, information systems, and collective action.This week, Dr. David and Dr. Rob explore why primitive displays of power remain so attractive, why grievance and victimhood often travel alongside dominance, and why some of the most influential people in the world still seem obsessed with proving they're being persecuted.Along the way they discuss the manosphere, modern masculinity, MAGA's relationship with power, billionaires, social media, and why real influence may be far less visible than most people imagine.The question isn't who has power.The question is whether we're looking in the right place.