It doesn't take mind control to take over the world. People have done that in history, for as much of the world was accessible to them at the time. People still grab dangerously large amounts of power today.
What you need? Is mainly an understanding of how humans work and an utter ruthlessness to exploit that for your own advantage without caring who gets hurt in the process. Having some money helps. It is not hard to get money if you're willing to hurt people.
Control 8-12 minds? Take your country's leader and successor, a banker, a top-rate lawyer, a few rich people for funding, and you're set. Do it all from the shadows. Never let them see you coming, never let them know who you are, and you won't be a target.
Though you did a fine job of highlighting the limitations. Anyone can be hit.
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Date: 2013-06-10 07:29 am (UTC)What you need? Is mainly an understanding of how humans work and an utter ruthlessness to exploit that for your own advantage without caring who gets hurt in the process. Having some money helps. It is not hard to get money if you're willing to hurt people.
Control 8-12 minds? Take your country's leader and successor, a banker, a top-rate lawyer, a few rich people for funding, and you're set. Do it all from the shadows. Never let them see you coming, never let them know who you are, and you won't be a target.
Though you did a fine job of highlighting the limitations. Anyone can be hit.