I agree that the state is a "network," but, more precisely, it's a set of cybernetic systems, a group of pyramidal hierarchical networks. The state's hierarchical networks are primarily composed of sociopaths, and their networks exhibit coercive/malevolent emergence, whereas libertarian networks exhibit voluntary/benevolent "market" emergence. I strongly recommend Mark Newman's video "What Networks Can Tell Us About The World" for more about network effects:
RE: On The Cult of The Omnipotent State
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I wholeheartedly agree that the authoritarian model of the state perversely incentivizes sociopathic behavior. Thanks for the video link, I'm watching it right now.
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